Managing Human Resources


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ABSTRACT 

 
The name of the game is Managing Human Resources Simula-

tion. This simulation is a set of connected case studies situated 

within the Human Resources function, and occurring over time. 

This approach corresponds to the learner-centered model re-

ferred to as “Problem-Based Learning” or PBL. Participants 

learn to analyze information, solve problems by applying what 

they’ve learned in the course, and then assess their results. This 

means that while they are making decisions and analyzing out-

comes, participants are “discovering” the cause and effect re-

lationships that are true for HRM and the organization in the 

simulated company. 

This simulation may be used effectively in a university course 

that surveys HRM, a capstone integration of an HRM major or 

minor, a graduate course that surveys HRM, or an organiza-

tional training program on human capital decision-making. The 

game can be played in-class, entirely online, or with a combina-

tion of in-class and online approaches. 

MANAGING HUMAN RESOURCES  

 
David Rahn 

California State University, Chico 

drahn@csuchico.edu