Managing with computers
Language: English Series: Chartered Quantity Surveyor ; 10(10) June 1988, 15-16(2)Publication details: 1988Subject(s): Summary: Examines the importance of preparing personnel for real life situations, explaining how computers can help with this task. Describes in detail two systems which set the standards for simulation: - 1) AROUSAL (A Real Organization Unit Simulated As Life), which simulates the world of a senior management team in a medium sized enterprise and 2) PROPOSAL (Project Planning Simulated As Life). PROPOSAL is of particular interest to quantity surveyors as it enables teams to manage real construction projects in a simulated environment. Concludes by reviewing the capabilities of the expert system TIME .| Item type | Current library | Call number | Copy number | Status | Barcode | |
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| Journal article | London Journal article | ABS39384 (Browse shelf(Opens below)) | 1 | Available | 16288-1001 |
Examines the importance of preparing personnel for real life situations, explaining how computers can help with this task. Describes in detail two systems which set the standards for simulation: - 1) AROUSAL (A Real Organization Unit Simulated As Life), which simulates the world of a senior management team in a medium sized enterprise and 2) PROPOSAL (Project Planning Simulated As Life). PROPOSAL is of particular interest to quantity surveyors as it enables teams to manage real construction projects in a simulated environment. Concludes by reviewing the capabilities of the expert system TIME .