Directorate of distance education master of business administration

 Simulation Exercises Method  
 
Simulators are a group of training devices of varying degrees of 
complexity that model the real world. They range from simple paper 
mock-ups of mechanical devices to computerized creations of total 
environments.  In fact, some argue that case-study, role-play and a host 
of other methods can be brought under the category of simulation. The 
advantage of simulation methods is that they improve the possibility 

---

153
of learning without damaging the equipments or human life or facing 
the numerous risks involved in actual performance.  For example, most 
of traffic rules, signals and procedures of driving could be taught in a 
park that resembles main road or through a video game featuring car 
or two-wheeler driving.  Piloting planes is taught using more complex 
simulations.  The methods are indirect but could also be expensive.  The 
method calls for a certain level of grasp and information processing 
capability and transfer of learning on the part of the trainees. 
4.