Hi Denise,
You may be aware of some of the "scenario-based" immersive technology and adaptive learning activities that do exactly what you identify. These are only recent developments, but are gaining in development and implementation through companies who are competing to bring these learning advancements to the market. Basically, the idea is that the student will have an avatar in a workplace setting with multiple problems presented that must be addressed. Much like the 3-D, web-based games you see being played across the Internet via today's gamers.
Dr. S. David Vaillancourt