Objectives of Simulation

Steps that must be taken to increase the acceptance of the results of simulation in terms of the decision process by the resource manager are discussed. The actions covered are categorized in terms of the technological content of the practice itself and those relating to the process of the practice. Specific work underway to increase responsiveness and accuracy and to reduce costs are related. Suggestions are drawn from another discipline that are offered as guidelines for gaining acceptance of simulation results and a decision from a resource manager.