24.(Rafi)Games and Simulations

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PRESENTED BY : RAFI RAJU

S3 , MBA

ODC


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GAMES AND SIMULATIONS

Game is defined as spirited activity orexercise in which trainees compete witheach other according to the defined set

of rules. Simulation is creating computer versions

of real-life games.

It is about imitating or making judgmentor opining how events might occur in areal situation.


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Simulation games can be used for

promoting organizational development. Theyoffer an arena for organization members toanalyze the present state of an organization

and create new organizational solutions. Thebridge between the present and future modeof working can be built on by the ideas forimprovement brought forward by the

participants of the simulation game.


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GAMES AND SIMULATIONS

BUSINESS

GAMES ROLEPLAYS

IN- BASKET

TECHNIQUE

EQUIPMENT

SIMULATORS

CASE

STUDIES


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BUSINESS GAMES

These are based on the set of rules,procedures, plans, relationships,principles derived from the research.

In business games, trainees are givensome information that describes aparticular situation and are then asked

to make decisions that will best suit inthe favour of the company.


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Some of the benefits of the business games

are :

It develops leadership skills

It improves application of total quality

principles It develops skills in using quality tools

It strengthens management skills

It demonstrates principles and concepts It explores and solves complex

problems.


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ROLE PLAY

Role play is a simulation in which each

participant is given a role to play.

Information is given to trainees related

to :

Description of the role

Concerns

ObjectivesResponsibilities

Emotions, etc.


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Then, a general description of thesituation, and the problem that each oneof them faces, is given. Example,

Situation could be strike in factory,

Managing conflict between two parties,

Scheduling vacation days, etc.


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In basket techniques

In this technique, trainee is given someinformation about the role to be playedsuch as, description, responsibilities,general context about the role.

The trainee is then given the log ofmaterials that make up the in-basketand asked to respond to materials within

a particular time period. After all the trainees complete in-basket,

a discussion with the trainer takes place.


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EQUIPMENT SIMULATORS

Equipment simulators are themechanical devices that require traineesto use the same procedures, actions,

plans, measures, trials, and decisionprocesses they would use withequipment back on their respective

workplace/job.


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Equipment simulators can be

used in giving training to:

Taxi Drivers

Telephone Operators

Maintenance Workers

Product Development Engineers

Airline Pilots.


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CASE STUDY

Case studies attempt to simulate decisionmaking situations that trainees might find onthe job.

Case study method focus on:

Building Decision Making Skills Assessing and developing knowledge, skills

and attitudes(KSAs) Developing communication and

interpersonal skills Developing management skills Developing procedural and strategic

knowledge.


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24.(Rafi)Games and Simulations