Player Performance under Differing Player Configurations in The Investment Game: Some Preliminary Observations

Abstract

It appears to be quite generally accepted that when using simulations or games in the classroom, the decision making units should be comprised of teams of students. Gamesters are not necessarily in agreement, however, as to the optimum size of teams; in fact, team size may vary according to the nature of the game, the size of the class, the complexity of the decisions, and other factors. This being the case, consideration should also be given to the use of one-person decision units; it is possible that under certain conditions, the optimum size might be one person rather than team decision making units.