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A computerized business simulation for dental practice management
Author(s) -
Willis DO,
Golden P
Publication year - 1997
Publication title -
journal of dental education
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.53
H-Index - 68
eISSN - 1930-7837
pISSN - 0022-0337
DOI - 10.1002/j.0022-0337.1997.61.10.tb03166.x
Subject(s) - business simulation , process (computing) , interpersonal communication , computer science , business management , management development , process management , knowledge management , management science , medical education , psychology , engineering , business , medicine , management , social psychology , business administration , economics , operating system
Computerized simulations have been used for many years for teaching principles of management in business schools. This paper describes the development of a computerized business simulation for use in dental school practice management courses. The simulation is in a competitive game format. It requires students to formulate strategies and to implement management decisions that reinforce and fulfill that strategy. Participants use the outcomes of these decisions to formulate new management decisions for the upcoming period. Student response to participation in the simulation has been positive, with students indicating that participation is valuable for developing better understanding of analytical business management techniques and interpersonal techniques such as group process and leadership skills.