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Download full textHoggatt, Austin Curwood, Ed. – 1973
A record of the current state of the art of simulation and the major part it now plays in policy formation in large organizations is provided by these conference proceedings. The 40 papers presented reveal an emphasis on the applications of simulation. In addition, the abstracts of 28 papers submitted to a more informal "paper fair" are…
Descriptors: Administration, Computer Programs, Computers, Conference Reports
Bruin, Klaas, Ed.; And Others – 1979
The 21 papers in this volume were presented at the 1979 conference of the International Simulation and Gaming Association. Concerned with new simulation and gaming models and research findings, they emphasize the use of simulation and gaming techniques for analytical as well as communicative purposes. Specific topics covered include…
Descriptors: Educational Games, Foreign Countries, Game Theory, International Organizations
Jaques, David – 1974
The Academic Game, considered a valuable exercise for academics and administrators in investigating some of the problems of decision-making and possible ways of facilitating organizational decisions, is described. The major objective of the game is to achieve on agreed promotion policy. The roles and organization structure are designed to ensure…
Descriptors: Administrative Organization, Decision Making, Foreign Countries, Game Theory
Shubik, Martin; Brewer, Garry D. – 1972
A Rand evaluation of activity and products of gaming, model-building, and simulation carried out under the auspices of the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency aimed not only to assess the usefulness of gaming in military-political policymaking, but also to contribute to the definition of common standards and the refinement of objectives for…
Descriptors: Costs, Decision Making, Educational Games, Evaluation
Green, Thomas F. – J Res Develop Educ, 1969
Proceedings of the Conference on "The Public Interest vis a vis Educational R & D, held at Airlie House, Warrenton, Virginia on July 16-17, 1969 with the cooperation of the U.S. Office of Education.
Descriptors: Educational Policy, Educational Research, Evaluation Methods, Game Theory
Ringers, Joseph, Jr. – 1982
This manual was developed to provide an overview of participative planning for community improvement and to suggest when and how to use games to achieve desired results. It is intended as a tool for the development of relevant activities which will result in innovative solutions to community problems. The manual is organized in four sections. In…
Descriptors: Adults, Community Education, Community Planning, Community Relations
The Political-Military Exercise as a Teaching Device in Political Science: A Handbook. Final Report.
Coward, H. Roberts – 1969
Procedures for the operation of the Political-Military Exercise (PME) are detailed in this handbook as a means of involving political science students in the actual dynamics of international policy-making decisions through the PME game experience. Two basic designs for operating the simulation exercise are presented with a discussion of the format…
Descriptors: Decision Making, Foreign Policy, Game Theory, Games
Feste, Karen Ann – 1977
The Middle East decision making game has been developed to provide college level political science students with some indication of the complexities of international political situations. The central issue examined in the game is the way in which perceptions of a conflict relate to foreign policy decision. The game is divided into two sections. In…
Descriptors: Case Studies, Conflict Resolution, Data Analysis, Decision Making
