Teaching Business Decision Making Using a Simulator

Abstract

Computer simulation in business decision support systems (DSS) has come of age and is the “first choice” method of problem analysis and solution. Unfortunately, business students are reluctant to learning an additional computer language for DSS model building. However, recent development of numerous simulation/animation PC packages and particularly the no programming Simulators has greatly enhanced a users efficiency and effectiveness in problem solving. Business schools must fully adopt this new technology into their DSS curriculum. Simulation is a powerful decision support tool for solving almost all business problems.