Using computer simulation as an alternative mechanism to transfer knowledge among the knowledge workers

Knowledge transfer is the key dimension of a learning organization. Organization that wants to sustain their competitiveness must encourage people not only to learn from each other (sharing) but also to “move” knowledge among those who have interest in it (transferring). Variety mechanisms are being used to facilitate sharing and transferring knowledge among knowledge workers nowadays. Most organizations are using mentoring, face-to-face meeting, cross-functional and electronics means to share knowledge. These mechanisms are relatively depends on the nature and the type of knowledge to be transferred. Scholars claimed that computer simulation game can encourage human learning as players are able to make meaning during the play. This paper proposes to use computer simulation game as an alternative to transfer knowledge. A computer simulation game called FireHazard is developed and tested to selected participants. This paper also discussed on the development and the result obtained from the study.