Marta Brzozowska

Uniwersytet Jana Kochanowskiego w Kielcach, Wydział Prawa i Nauk Społecznych,

Poland

marta.brzozowska@ujk.edu.pl

ORCID 0000-0003-3072-0562

Enhancement of international managerial competencies through business simulation training: The Marketplace simulacrum

Paweł Morawski

Politechnika Łódzka, Wydział Organizacji i Zarządzania,

Poland

pawel.morawski.1@p.lodz.pl

ORCID 0000-0002-7682-620X

Katarzyna Kolasińska-Morawska

Uniwersytet Ekonomiczny w Krakowie, Instytut Zarządzania,

Poland

kolasink@uek.krakow.pl

ORCID 0000-0002-4035-8272

Łukasz Sułkowski

Uniwersystet Jagieloński, Katedra Zarządzania Instytucjami Szkolnictwa Wyższego,

Poland

lukasz.sulkowski@uj.edu.pl

ORCID 0000-0002-1248-2743

Robert Seliga

Akademia WSB, Katedra Zarządzania,

Poland

robert.seliga@wsb.edu.pl 

ORCID 0000-0003-3306-904X

Abstract. Socio-technological multidimensionality requires new competencies among workers, both those entering the labour market and those already employed, i.e., middle and senior managers. The purpose of this article is to identify the educational potential and evaluate the benefits of simulation interaction games, using the example of the Marketplace simulacrum in improving the management skills and competencies of managers of multinational companies. Representatives of middle and upper management of multinational companies were surveyed using the CAPI (Computer Assisted Personal Interview) technique. IBM SPSS Statistics software was used for data analysis. The research findings indicate that respondents with management experience identified the ability to redefine their adopted management paths as the main benefit of the game. Further, they highlighted the inclusiveness of the game, underlining the significance of communication and human relations in the processes of business management and the integration of technology, talent and tolerance, which are crucial to achieving success. Thus, the Marketplace simulacrum has proven to be a valuable support tool in improving the skills and management competencies of middle and senior management. These research findings can be of use to those responsible for the creation of curricula and the establishment of educational programmes, with a particular focus on lifelong learning and management competencies.

Received: February, 2024

1st Revision: June, 2024

Accepted: December, 2024

DOI: 10.14254/2071-8330.2024/17-4/8

JEL Classification: A29, C79, F29

Keywords: edutainment, competence, gamification, business simulation, marketplace