The value of simulation through management games depends on realism, timely feedback, a balance between simplicity and sophistication, and the trainer's own ingenuity and initiative. (LY)

The author suggests that simulation should be a combination of computerized dynamic environments and rich qualitative humanistic environments.'' (Author/AK)

The background and method of play of a game designed to study communication behavior in the organizational setting of a factory. (DAG)

Description of management games continues a previous article's discussion of how mathematical modeling and microeconomic concepts can be used by players. Highlights include an initial condition simulating a profit-maximizing monopoly; simulating the transition from monopoly to oligopoly; and how mathematical properties of the model affect final…

Described are the activities of a class which formed and operated their own business modeled on activities of Junior Achievement, which did everything a larger business does, but on a miniature scale. Some suggestions for other business teachers who might elect to organize their own corporation are given. (SC)

The advent of the computer-based management game, or business simulation exercise, has made it possible to create conditions closely similar to those found in life but without the many attendant risks. (KP)

The incorporation of qualitative judgments into a complex management game. (MM)

How this technique was successfully used in one Minnesota high school's basic business courses is described. (MU)

Presents a nine-step process for designing simulation games for use by real-world clients in actual policymaking situations. For example, this design model could be used to produce a game for railroad company executives needing to explore the probable impact of railroad deregulation on its operation. (LLS)

Provides a fast motivating method for providing people with practice in making discriminations among simulation games, nonsimulation games, nongame simulations, instructional games, noninstructional games, instructional simulation games, etc. (Author)

Provides information about and scenarios for minisimulation--a single short game that focuses on student participation in curriculum development. (JF)