Week 1 Discussion
Discussion 1
The discussion assignment provides a forum for discussing relevant topics for this week based on the course competencies covered.
For this assignment, make sure you post your initial response to the Discussion Area by the due date assigned.
To support your work, use your course readings and also use outside sources. As in all assignments, cite your sources in your work and provide references for the citations in APA format.
Start reviewing and responding to the postings of your classmates as early in the week as possible. Respond to at least two of your classmates. Participate in the discussion by asking a question, providing a statement of clarification, providing a point of view with a rationale, challenging an aspect of the discussion, or indicating a relationship between two or more lines of reasoning in the discussion. Complete your participation for this assignment by the end of the week.
Simulations and Multifunctional Teams
Simulations are used as learning tools for replicating competitive environments. The course simulation requires you to perform as a member of a multifunctional team.
Discuss the following topics about performing in a multifunctional team:

What is the purpose of multifunctional teams in business decision making?
How should decisions be made to obtain the benefits of multifunctional teams?
What can simulations do that case studies cannot?
Why are simulations used so widely in so many professions?