Problem 14-09 (Algorithmic) One advantage of using the multicriteria decision-making methods presented in this chapter is that the criteria weights and the decision alternative ratings may be modified to reflect the unique interests and preferences of each individual decision maker. For example, assume that another graduating college student had the same three job offers described in Section 14.3. This student provided the following scoring model information. Rank the overall preference for the three positions. Which position is recommended? Ratings Accountant Denver 4 Analyst Auditor Weight Chicago Criteria Career Advancement Location Management Salary Prestige Job Security Enjoyment of the Work Houston 4
Expert Answer
The total score is sum product of weight and ratings for each criteria.
Example: For Analyst, Total score = 7*7 + 5*4 + 7*5 + 8*6 + 8*6 + 5*4 + 8*8 = 292
Similarly for Accountant = 267
For Auditor = 303
Hence, Auditor is the best
Analyst | Accountant | Auditor | |
Career Advancement | 49 | 28 | 35 |
Location | 20 | 35 | 30 |
Management | 35 | 42 | 49 |
Salary | 48 | 64 | 48 |
Prestige | 56 | 28 | 56 |
Job Security | 20 | 30 | 45 |
Enjoyment of the work | 64 | 40 | 40 |
292 | 267 | 303 |