The Business Policy Game is general management simulation that provides students with a challenging decision-making exercise. It has been used successfully with groups of upper-class undergraduates and graduate students in business administration and in executive development programs. The simulation also has been used successfully for many years in the International Collegiate Business Policy Competition.

This computerized simulation provides students with an exciting, dynamic environment in which to learn strategic management. In addition, it provides an integrative experience in the study of business management.



1. Introduction; 2. Quaterly decision; 3. The Business environment; 4. Developing the strategic plan and selecting standards of success; 5. Marketing: strategy; 6. Marketing: sales forecasting; 7. Production planning, scheduling and cost; 8. Production: capacity changes; 9. Finance: financial planning; appendix A: installing and using the BPG computer program; Appendix B: decision support systems; Appendix C: historical data for years 1 and 2