Agent-Based Simulation Models in Organization Science
Guido Fioretti
Agent-based simulation models can reproduce the interactions between members of an organization or between different organizations in an artificial environment where ‘‘agents’’ make decisions and communicate with one another. This article from Organizational Research Methods discusses possible applications to core issues in organization science and provides an introductory guide to simulation platforms. Agent-based modelling requires writing computer code, a skill that, if properly mastered, may turn into a career opportunity.
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