Introduction to Business and Strategy - Bikes
The Introduction to Business and Strategy - Bikes simulation game is ideal for a student's first course in business. Since the simulation integrates all of the functional areas of business without delving into the details, it can be used in a strategy and/or business policy class. it provides a realistic environment within which your students can practice their strategic planning skills.
Content
The decision content of this business strategy simulation introduces the participant to the basic concepts of business and strategy, including:
- Marketing
- Digital Marketing
- Distribution
- Human Resources
- Manufacturing
- Finance and Accounting
Storyline
Your students are provided with the seed capital to start up their business. They will be a totally integrated company that does it all from marketing to production to human resource management. They will have limited financial resources and complete accounting responsibility. They will build a production facility, open up distribution channels, design brands and advertising campaigns. They will hire sales people and decide on the compensation packages, deal with demand projections and a simple production scheduling process. After several quarters in business, your students’ firms will be able to receive additional funding from the Venture Capitalists. They will invest this money in new R&D, bring out improved products, expand their distribution and production capacity in order to maximize their performance.
Target courses
First course in business, strategy and/or business policy courses.

Time frame
6 rounds – each round taking 30 to 60 min per student.

Grading
Grading is based on the balanced scorecard that measures all aspects of the business.
Play options
Your students can compete against their classmates or against the computer.
Languages
English - "Play against Peers" version