Title: Development of and student reactions to an international accounting GIS case problem

Authors: Fred L. Miller; Katherine Taken Smith; L. Murphy Smith

Addresses: Department of Management, Marketing, and Business Administration, Murray State University, Murray, KY 42071, USA ' Department of Management, Marketing, and Business Administration, Murray State University, Murray, KY 42071, USA ' Arthur J. Bauernfeind College of Business, Murray State University, 351 Business Building, Murray, KY 42071-3314, USA

Abstract: A geographic information system (GIS) is an information technology tool which supports presentation, analysis and communication of the geospatial dimension of data. GIS tools have made significant contributions to decision making in marketing, finance, accounting and business intelligence. Business educators can help their students by using teaching resources that facilitate understanding and application of these powerful tools in online configurations similar to situations that graduates may encounter in their careers. This paper describes an international accounting GIS case, which was one module in a series of business GIS instructional modules. In addition, the paper provides feedback from students regarding the perceived benefits of using the case. Findings indicate that the international accounting GIS case is well received by students and contributes to student learning. Instructor notes are provided that include answers to the case questions.

Keywords: geographic information systems; GIS; international accounting; student reactions; case study; business education; perceived benefits; higher education.

DOI: 10.1504/IJTCS.2013.058809

International Journal of Teaching and Case Studies, 2013 Vol.4 No.3, pp.195 - 217

Received: 27 Mar 2013
Accepted: 11 Sep 2013
Published online: 28 Jun 2014 *

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