An Interactive Simulation Game for Competitive Decision-Making

Resumen

This paper discusses a simple simulation game being played at Towson State University in the introductory production and operations management course for business students. The game attempts to help the students understand the interactions between various decisions and functions in an organization through a hands-on participatory approach. We discuss some of the salient features of this game. We also explain the mechanics of the game’s operation by elaborating on the technical components of the game. The fact that the game serves its purpose is confirmed by its popularity among the students and the effort put into making good decisions.