Computer Simulation: A Technique for Studying Psychosocial and Sociotechnical Systems.

Navy personnel research conducted a comprehensive review of the literature on computer simulation studies to determine whether simulation methodology could be used to improve scientific understanding of psychosocial and sociotechnical systems. The literature search indicated that computer simulation could provide tools for the study of organizational behavior, and it was concluded that the advantages resulting from using simulation techniques outweigh the difficulties encountered in their implementation. (CH)