Issues in the Organizational Application of Simulation and Experiential Material

Abstract

The issues which affect the design and application of experiential and simulation materials in an educational context have been widely examined if not clearly defined. However, when these same materials are applied to a variety of management training sessions, certain problems appear which may significantly affect the administration of these sessions, and more importantly, the outcome. This paper speculates on some of these problems, presents several examples from a variety of experiences and postulates several guidelines for the application of materials to management training situations.