The Analytical Hierarchy Process Is Being Employed in a Project

question 26

Multiple Choice

The Analytical Hierarchy Process is being employed in a project selection decision. One major criteria, cost, receives a weighting value of 40%, which is split into short-term (50%) , intermediate term(30%) , and long-term (20%) . Which of these statements is best?

• A) Short-term, intermediate-term, and long-term must receive overall weightings that total 100%.
• B) There must be at least one other major criteria that has 40% weighting.
• C) Intermediate-term cost receives a weighting of 12%.
• D) Long-term cost receives an overall weighting of 80%.

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