Abstract
M.Com. (Enterprise Management)
South African managers will in future be more exposed to the turbulent
environment as experienced by their overseas counterparts. The
application of the strategic management process by competent management
could enhance the organisation's chances to succeed. A number of local
studies have proven that South African managers are lacking experience
in the strategic management process.
Few organisations can afford the losses that may arise through bad
decisionmaking by inexperienced managers. The only alternative is to
supply quality management training and development programmes.
Management training for South African managers of the nineties should be
adapted for local conditions without losing sight of internationally
applicable principles. At the same time alternative methods of training
and education should be investigated. Computer Based management
simulations can be cost effectively applied in the preparation of
management for the nineties.
The purpose of this study is to determine the requirements for an
appropriate computer based management simulation for the training of South
African managers in the strategic management process. The process of
strategic management and the identification of the strategic issues
relevant to the South African manager are specifically addressed