Re-engineering of topographic base mapping process to improve map production /
Jane V. Roque.
- 162 leaves
Public Management Development Program
The National Mapping and Resource Information Authority (NAMRIA) is the central mapping agency of the Philippines. NAMRIA plays an important role in nation-building by providing the maps for all planning, budget scope, and strategic changes in the country. One of its major final outputs (MFO) is the topographic map use for development planning, hazard mapping, military strategic planning, academic study and others. For NAMRIA to contribute significantly to the programs, activities and projects of the government, the need to efficiently produce the whole set of topographic map in the least amount of time is necessary to provide the general public the needed data. The Cartographic Division is directly in charge of producing the topographic maps. Map production involves a meticulous process that depends on the cartographer, hardware, and map-making software. However, the current work process shows gaps among personnel, software use and hardware needs. The problems include duplication of activities in the process, inappropriate assignments given to the personnel which affect their efficiency, and the need for upgrade on hardware and software compatibility. The re-entry project (ReP) aims to increase the map production of updated 1:50,000 scale topographic maps and improve its clients' satisfaction ratings. The project's implementation period is three months with the following deliverables: 1) Technical personnel competency assessment instrument/form, 2: Results of the technical personnel assessment including action plan for staff development and employee engagement, 3) Hardware assessment report, 4) Personnel performance measures through the monitoring form and, 5) Re-designed work process. During the implementation period, these activities are undertaken: 1) Creation of project committee and conduct of meetings, 2) Preparation, administration and analysis of competency based and employee engagement survey, 3) Inventory and evaluation of hardware and software, 4) Conduct of workshop on cartographic enhancement, 5) Review, analysis and re-engineering of topographic base mapping work process, 6) Modification of personnel performance measure via the monthly performance monitoring form, and 7) Monitoring and evaluation of the new process. The ReP intended results are enhanced internal efficiency, increased organizational performance, improved service delivery and improved client satisfaction rating in map production.