Management System Training Using Leviathan (A Complex Computerized Organization Simulation)

Abstract

The report describes a management system training project conducted in 1966 at System Development Corporation by researchers from System Development Corporation and staff members of the Graduate School of Business at the University of Southern California. The vehicle for the study was the Leviathan model, a computerized simulation for studying communication in large social organizations. The learning group and their experience with Leviathan are described and some subjective and objective evaluations of the experience are given. Finally, some reflections on the uniqueness and potential of the model are presented.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Nov 02, 1967
Accession Number
AD0661605

Entities

People

  • J. V. Zuckerman
  • M. G. Holmen

Organizations

  • System Development Corporation

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Readers

  • Team-Based Human-Centered Cognitive Task Decision Making and Information Performance.
  • Technical Research and Report Writing.