Priority Ranking of Projects Having Multiple Attributes
Abstract
Methods that can be used to form a priority ranking of projects having multiple attributes are illustrated. Advantages, disadvantages, and pertinent characteristics of each of the methods are discussed. In response to a request from the Director of Land Requirements {DLR), a literature search was undertaken for existing methods that could be used to construct a priority ranking of projects having multiple attributes. This note discusses the use of several such methods which may be relevant to DLR's request, and could be considered worthy of use on a trial basis. Readers interested in detailed specifics of any of the methods should refer to the original papers. A set of objects {or alternatives, or projects} are to be ranked, taking into account their desirability with respect to a number of different attributes. The attributes do not necessarily have equal importance. For instance, the objects to be ranked could be possible acquisitions such as new vehicles, additional tanks, improved ammunition or a command and control system. Attributes to be considered in forming a ranking could be characteristics such as acquisition expense, operating expense, safety of personnel operating the equipment, effectiveness of the equipment in its role, and requirement for the equipment.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Nov 01, 1981
- Accession Number
- ADA640737
Entities
People
- S. Isbrandt
Organizations
- Defence Research and Development Canada