Business simulations are modelled representations of companies or specific departments which allow learners to take over the role of a management position in a company and make strategic and operative decisions under time constraints. As managers, they also need to analyze business figures and reports while dealing with typical trade-offs firsthand. In a risk-free environment, they learn how to use business methods and data while also being confronted with the uncertainty of the decision-making process. Through the practical application of theoretical knowledge, business simulations enable sustainable and holistic learning.
The competitive industry simulation game TOPSIM – General Management is an advanced management simulation that demonstrates the complex issues being faced by a medium-sized production firm in the printer and photocopier sector. Players act as the managers, taking strategic and operational decisions in marketing, sales, research and development, purchasing, manufacturing, human resources and administration. They learn how to deal in a structured way with a large amount of information, and to assess the implications of their decisions.
