The Simulation of Chaos

Authors

  • Paul B. Malone, III

Abstract

This paper expresses a concern that, in our efforts to use simulation as a technique to develop logical, objective and analytical decisionmakers, we may be disregarding a vital component of every significant decision--the human element. Important decisions are not made in an emotional vacuum; many simulation decisions are. This is unrealistic. The armed forces--past masters of the use of simulation during tines of peace--have been successful in integrating emotional considerations into the decisionmaking process particularly in the training and development of combat leaders. While business simulation does not ordinarily involve “life-and-death” decisions, some techniques used in military simulation may have universal utility. Some of these are described in this paper.

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Published

1981-03-13