Question: A Centurion based Bicycle Company has set up a weighted scoring matrix for evaluation of potential projects. Below are five projects under consideration. a. Using

A Centurion based Bicycle Company has set up a weighted scoring matrix for evaluation of potential projects. Below are five projects under consideration. a. Using the scoring matrix below, which project would you rate highest? Lowest? (2) b. If the weight for Strong Sponsor is changed from 2.0 to 5.0, will the project selection change? What are the three highest weighted project scores with this new weight? (2) c. Why is it important that the weights mirror critical strategic factors? (3) d. If you were to prioritize the criteria for a successful screening model, which of those criteria do you rank at the top of your priority list? Why?

PROJECT STRONG SPONSOR SUPPORT BUSINESS STRATEGY URGENCY 10%OF SALES FROM NEW PRODUCTS COMPETITION FILL MARKETING GAP WEIGHT TOTAL PART ONE WEIGHT TOTSL PART TWO
CRITERIA/WEIGHT 20. 5.0 4.0 3.0 1.0 3.0
PROJECT 1 9 5 2 0 2 5 68 95
PROJECT 2 3 7 2 0 5 1 57 66
PROJECT 3 6 8 2 3 6 8 99 117
PROJECT 4 1 0 5 10 6 9 85 88
PROJECT 5 3 10 10 1 8 0 107 116

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