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THE CONCEPT OF SIMULATION IN ORGANIZATIONAL RESEARCH* J. Richard Harrison School of Management University of Texas at Dallas P.O. Box 830688 Richardson, TX 75083 USA Phone: (972)883-2569 Fax: (972)883-6521 E-mail: harrison@utdallas.edu THE CONCEPT OF SIMULATION IN ORGANIZATIONAL RESEARCH Abstract This paper examines the concept of computer simulation, with emphasis on its use in studying complex organizational systems. Simulation is presented as a form of science and is formally defined. Several research uses of computer simulation are discussed and il