Analysing the Required Properties of Business Simulation Games to Be Used in E-Learning and Education

Andrej Jerman Blažič, Claudia Ribeiro, João Fernandes, João Pereira, Tanja Arh

INESC-ID, Department of Information Systems and Computer Science,Instituto Superior Técnico, Lisbon, Portugal.
Laboratory for Open Systems and Networks, Jo?ef Stefan Institute, Ljubljana, Slovenia.

DOI: 10.4236/iim.2012.46039                

Abstract

Business simulation games are considered as effective tools for the empowerment and mediation of business content learning. They act as serious games which contribute to learning through a simulation of real-life situations and busi-ness environments. They are especially useful in the area of business management processes and business strategies. The blending of designed simulation technology and content curricula offers participants (players, students) a risk-free opportunity to test out a range of relevant strategies to drive business results. By customizing computer-based business simulations, participants can integrate key strategic and financial priorities. This paper provides a brief review of busi-ness simulations that serve learning purposes. The first part presents a short introduction and description of business games and their evaluation properties, and the second part provides a brief evaluation and analysis of selected business simulation games.

Keywords

Serious Games; Business Simulation Games; E-Learning; Problem-Based Learning; Business Environment

Conflicts of Interest

The authors declare no conflicts of interest.

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