Jogos de negócios e a melhoria das competências empreendedoras dos estudantes de graduação da UFC: um estudo sobre o jogo desafio Sebrae

Abstract

The objective of this study is to see if there was an improvement of entrepreneurial skills of UFC university graduation students and, if so, what was the real intensity. Thus, it is considered the validity of the use of business games, in particular the Desafio Sebrae as a tool for improving management. This theoretical research empirical search, first, review the knowledge about games, simulation games and tool companies. We conducted a literature review on how learning takes place, showing that the relationship between games and how to assimilate experiences. Secondly, it was explained how the game Desafio Sebrae began, what it´s goals, it´s numbers and methods. Finally, through an exploratory study, we evaluated the results of using the game Desafio SEBRAE on the improvement of entrepreneurial skills. It was shown that the application of simulations like this is effective in improving the entrepreneurial profile. It is a new method, attractive and stimulating for students, yet cannot be used in isolation but associated with the traditional methodology and academic and professional experience.