EVALUATION - THE WEIGHTED OBJECTIVE METHOD
ASSESSMENT QUESTION
We intend to use the weighted objective method to select a family car. There are four cars to choose from, with the following characteristics:
|
Model
|
Slobmobile
|
Cheapo
|
GT
|
Guzzler
|
|
Fuel Consumption (mpg)
|
25
|
50
|
30
|
15
|
|
Initial Cost (f)
|
25,000
|
6,000
|
15,000
|
18,000
|
|
Reliability
(% with faults)
|
4
|
|
8
|
5
|
|
Acceleration time from 0 to 60 mph (sec)
|
15
|
1 N
|
7
|
12
|
It can be assumed that all of the vehicles meet the normal safety regulations and satisfy mandatory aspects of the design brief. Carry out a weighted objective analysis to select the car that you would most like to own. A blank weighted objective chart is provided for you to fill in.
1. Rank objectives in order and determine weightings.
2. Devise a scoring system for each objective.
3. Calculate scores and weighted scores for each car, determine best choice.