In this paper a simulation of activity scheduling behaviour is presented which bears elements of both production system modelling and utility maximization modelling. The model is inspired by the SCHEDULER-theory about activity scheduling. The basic assumption underlying the model is that activity scheduling is a sequential process in which consecutive steps lead to the final schedule. Every step in this respect is modeled as a choice of an action to perform on a preliminary schedule. The behaviour of the model was tested by simulations in different hypothetical spatio-temporal settings. This was done repeatedly, varying the values of the parameters of the model systematically. The simulations in general resulted in realistic schedules. The proposed approach therefore offers possibilities for modelling activity scheduling realistically. The next step however, should be the development of calibration methods, so that parameter values can be derived from observed behaviour. Interactive simulations in this might be a promising technique.
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