“…Simulation modeling has been used in hospitality education to plan curricula (McCowan & Mongerson, 1969) and to increase students'foodservice experience (Brozik & Zapalska, 2000;Chase, 1983;Corsun, Inman, & Muller, 1995;Fawcett, 1994Fawcett, , 1995Feinstein & Mann, 1999;Foucar-Szocki, 1989;Hott, 1986;Kent, 1985;Mahoney, 1981;Mann, 1993;Paulson et al, 1989;Sawyer et al, 1986). Specific uses and instructional applications of simulation theory as suggested by these authors include teaching and development of students' management decision making, manpower scheduling, quantity food production management, restaurant management, and financial management.…”