Supporting Entrepreneurial Attitudes at Technical Universities Through Simulation Games. Evidence from Poland

Karolina Olejniczak; Anna Dębicka

doi:10.35765/hp.1976

Published : 2020-10-30

Vol. 11 No. 37 (2020)

Supporting Entrepreneurial Attitudes at Technical Universities Through Simulation Games. Evidence from Poland

Karolina Olejniczak

http://orcid.org/0000-0003-3563-8015

Anna Dębicka

https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9885-0799

DOI: https://doi.org/10.35765/hp.1976

Section: Thematic Articles

Abstract

RESEARCH OBJECTIVE: The aim of the paper is to evaluate the experience resulting from the use of simulation games as supporting entrepreneurial attitudes at technical universities.

THE RESEARCH PROBLEM AND METHODS: The main problem raised in the article concerns the effectiveness of simulation games as a method of supporting entrepreneurial attitudes at technical universities. The article provides an overview of selected literature and presents the authors’ experience in using simulation games.

THE PROCESS OF ARGUMENTATION: The first part presents selected aspects of entrepreneurship and simulation games. The next part presents the results of a case study on the use of simulation games in Poland. As a result, the final part formulates conclusions regarding this issue for the future.

RESEARCH RESULTS: Knowledge and usefulness of a simulation game as an entrepreneurship education method among students of technical universities have been indicated. Conclusions have been formulated pointing to high effectiveness and usability of simulation games in supporting entrepreneurial attitudes.

CONCLUSIONS, INNOVATIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS: The studied method of entrepreneurship education seems to be extremely interesting for students of technical universities and should be further developed as an innovative educational solution.

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ENTREPRENEURSHIP EDUCATION ; SUPPORTING ENTREPRENEURIAL ATTITUDES ; SIMULATION GAME ; TECHNICAL FACULTIES

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Karolina Olejniczak

http://orcid.org/0000-0003-3563-8015

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Poznan University of Technology Poland

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Chair of Entrepreneurship and Business Communication, Faculty of Engineering Management, Poznan University of Technology