The Analytic Hierarchy Process Is Being Employed in a Project

question 32

Multiple Choice

The Analytic 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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