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This chapter initially considers the rationale and potential value of games and simulations for managerial and executive assessment. Several shortcomings of existing techniques are discussed. In contrast, characteristics of the Strategic Management Simulations (SMS) are described in terms of applicability, reliability, construct validity, predictive validity and other factors. This chapter provides validity information about a German version of the SMS system via a case analysis procedure with two German samples.
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Breuer, K., Streufert, S. (1995). Strategic Management Simulations: the German Case. In: Corporate Training for Effective Performance. Evaluation in Education and Human Services, vol 43. Springer, Dordrecht. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-94-011-0667-2_14
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