Which development technique has teams of managers competing by making computerized decisions about realistic but simulated situations?

• A. Gamification
• B. Case Study Method
• C. Management Game
• D. Organizational Development

Answer: (C)

Teams of managers competing by making computerized decisions in realistic but simulated situations are engaging in a management game. In this approach, participants run a simulated company or business unit, deciding on production, pricing, marketing, finance, and strategy across multiple rounds. The computer model mirrors market dynamics and competitive responses, and it instantly feeds back results like profits, market share, and cash flow. This setup focuses on strategic thinking, resource allocation, forecasting, and teamwork under time pressure, letting players experiment with decisions and see their consequences in a safe, controlled environment.

Other options don’t fit this format. Gamification adds game-like elements to ordinary tasks to boost engagement but isn’t about running a competitive, computerized business simulation. The case study method analyzes past events in depth rather than having participants actively compete in a live, simulated environment. Organizational development is about changing and improving an organization’s structure, culture, and processes, not conducting competitive decision-making simulations.