A Simulation Model for Conglomerates

Abstract

Design requirements for creating a simulation game model of conglomerates are presented. Each conglomerate must be allowed to enter, leave, or continue an existing owned business in any of several industries. Each industry may look like those represented by current simulation game models, yet these models need modification if they are to become part of a conglomerate game model. Modeling conglomerates for gaming purposes presents interesting questions such as: Where do acquired companies come from or divested companies go if not from other player managed conglomerates?