Strategy Design, Process and Implementation in a Stable/Complex Environment: An Exploratory Study

Abstract

The purpose of this exploratory research was to study the decision making environment of the simulation, more specifically, strategies and organizational processes of simulation teams and the appropriateness of these strategies and processes to the simulation's environment. A case study approach was used with four MBA teams, and structured interviews were used to gather data. It was found that teams became more structured and programmed with time and success and that the strategic decision making behavior of simulation teams paralleled that of strategic decision makers in the real world.