There are simulation
tools that can simulate processes and methods for development in
the Public and Private sector. These materials are useful for
improving decision-making and team skills. Following is a list of
simulation programs and individuals who are working in this field.
- This simulator is a group-role
playing package that is used to teach people about the
Management of Natural Resources.
- Strategem
This simulator gives users a
chance to run the affairs of a nation. There are five
different portfolios that a person can choose their roles from
(Population, Energy, Goods and Services, Food and Environment
and Trade and Finance).
These two simulators can be
ordered from The University of New Hampshire; Laboratory for
Interactive Learning; Hood House, 89 Main Street; Durham, NH,
USA 03824-3577 Phone: 603-862-2186.
- People Express Management
Flight Simulator
- B&B Enterprises
Management Flight Simulator
- The Beer Distribution Game
Management Flight Simulator
- International Oil Tanker
Management Flight Simulator
- Commercial Real Estate
Management Flight Simulator
- F&B Enterprises
Management Flight Simulator
All
of these simulators can be purchased from MIT Sloan School of
Management; 50 Memorial Drive, E53-360; Cambridge, MA, 02142,
Phone: 617-253-6694
- Multi
Interactive Training Technologies
PO Box 8 Site 310 RR3
Stony Plain, AB\ Canada T7Z 1X3
Lawrence Hill: (780) 967-2942.
- The Business Strategic Game
- Teams compete with each other
through series of decisions in terms of production, labor,
shipping, plant, finance, and marketing. Available from:
Richard D. Irwin, Inc. (book) ISBN 0-256-15053-2 Version 3.3a
- Metro-Apex Computer
Simulation Exercise
| This simulation
gives users the chance to see how alternative chains of
decisions affect the pattern of metropolitan growth over a
period of years.
This simulator can be
purchased from: Mark James Western Computing Associates,
18040 Calvert Street, Encino, California, 91316. Phone:
818-343-1303 |
Bank Bucks
- This simulation gives users the
chance to run their own band and participate in corporate
teams. Players implement marketing strategies in a creative,
competitive environment. The ISBN number is 0-03-072249-7 and
the instructors manual is ISBN number 0-03-072251-9.
- This software simplifies
arranging, prioritizing and evaluating criteria. One may
customize it for use, or use one of over 100 ready-to-use
template models.
For more info contact:
Arlington Software Corportation, Head Office 200-614 St.
Jacques Street, Montreal, Quebec, Canada, H3C 1E2
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Calming upset customers
Quality Customer service
Attitude: your most priceless
possession
Telephone Courtesy
Financial Competence
Investment Basics
Managing Change
Coaching and Counseling
- Intro to ISO 9000Team Problem
Solving
- This simulation exercise helps
governments understand and assess how regulations will affect
the private sector. This can be purchased from CMA Quality
Software, 75 International Blvd., 4th Floor, Etobicoke,
Ontario, M9W 9Z9 or FAX 416-798-8050.
- Although these are commercial
"games", they have the simulation process for
educational use. They are available from Maxis Inc.
- Escape from Management Hell
- Available from
Zelos Digital Learning 1-800-345-6777
| This package
includes a video, workbook and audio cassette. Its purpose
is to help people deal with the media. |
- Listing and Email Addresses
of individuals interested in public service computer-based
simulations:
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of individuals working in the simulation area:
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