Name
Abstract | ||
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In recent years many simulation-based serious games have been developed for supporting (future) managers in operations management decision making. They illustrate the high potential of using discrete event simulation for pedagogical purposes. Unfortunately, this potential does not seem to go together with the availability of guidance for the game designer on the use of simulation. In response, we propose a conceptual modeling framework for simulation-based serious gaming. It structures the conceptual modeling process by identifying five key modeling activities in defining a conceptual model, i.e., a blue print for model coding. Activities aim to explore the learning environment, and capture modeling objectives, and model inputs, outputs and contents. Each activity is further detailed in terms of steps to undertake, good practices, and supportive methods. Use of the framework is illustrated by a case example concerning education of retail managers on inventory control. |
Year | DOI | Venue |
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2012 | 10.1016/j.dss.2012.03.006 | Winter Simulation Conference |
Keywords | Field | DocType |
discrete event simulation,conceptual modeling process,high potential,key modeling activity,simulation-based serious game,model input,conceptual model,simulation-based serious gaming,model coding,conceptual modeling framework,conceptual modeling,operations management | Video game design,Conceptual model,Computer science,Decision support system,Knowledge management,Inventory control,Coding (social sciences),Learning environment,Management science,Conceptual model (computer science),Discrete event simulation | Journal |
Volume | Issue | ISSN |
54 | 1 | 0167-9236 |
ISBN | Citations | PageRank |
978-1-4244-9864-2 | 15 | 0.98 |
References | Authors | |
25 | 3 | |
Name | Order | Citations | PageRank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Durk-Jouke van der Zee | 1 | 50 | 8.22 |
| Bart Holkenborg | 2 | 15 | 0.98 |
| Stewart Robinson | 3 | 583 | 50.51 |