Project Selection at Nova Western, Inc.

This case presents an example that is common, in which different screening methods may yield different findings. In this case, two projects are competing for funding; Project Janus, championed by the organization$$s Software Development group and Project Gemini, which as the backing of their Business Applications organization. Using a weighted scoring model, it appears that Project Gemini offers the best alternative in terms of the criteria employed. On the other hand, when a Discounted Cash Flow approach is used, the results suggest that Project Janus will earn greater returns on initial investment.

Questions

What does this case suggest to you about the use of project selection methods in organizations? How would you resolve the contradictions found in this example?