MAP index is a uniquely designed management framework for systematically managing best practices in business organizations. Much like a physical map, the MAP index shows the direction and guides the organizations in creating a high performance work environment. The fundamental properties of a map are mapped to the model of the MAP index. It indicates the current state of practices and stage of the organization’s performance, what it needs to do to go the full distance and what is the best possible way to reach the desired destination. As a map is the most valuable tool in the hands of an explorer so is the MAP index, which can become the most valuable tool in the hands of the managers. It can help managers solve problems faster, make better decisions and make their organization the best-in-class business organization. Learn more about MAP index @ www.mapindex.org

In this fourth edition of Understanding GIS -- the only book teaching how to conceive, develop, finish, and present a GIS project -- all exercises have been updated to use Esri's ArcGIS Pro software with revamped data. The book guides readers with explanations of project development concepts and exercises that foster critical thinking.