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UNIT 3 Project Management

The document discusses multi-criteria decision-making (MCDM) techniques and their applications in project selection. It describes how MCDM allows decision-makers to evaluate potential projects based on multiple criteria simultaneously. Some examples of projects where organizations use MCDM include infrastructure development, product development, portfolio management, environmental projects, and more. The document also provides details on the analytical hierarchy process (AHP) technique, including its key components, steps, and widespread use in decision-making.

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UNIT 3 Project Management

The document discusses multi-criteria decision-making (MCDM) techniques and their applications in project selection. It describes how MCDM allows decision-makers to evaluate potential projects based on multiple criteria simultaneously. Some examples of projects where organizations use MCDM include infrastructure development, product development, portfolio management, environmental projects, and more. The document also provides details on the analytical hierarchy process (AHP) technique, including its key components, steps, and widespread use in decision-making.

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UNIT - 3

1. Methods of Project Selection,


2. Multi-Criteria Decision-Making
Techniques,
3. Applications of MCDM techniques in
project selection,
Multi-Criteria Decision-Making (MCDM) techniques are valuable tools for project
selection because they allow decision-makers to consider multiple criteria or factors
simultaneously when evaluating and prioritizing potential projects. Here are some
applications of MCDM techniques in project selection:

1. Infrastructure Development:
 MCDM techniques are commonly used to select infrastructure projects,
such as transportation, energy, and water supply, by considering criteria
like cost, environmental impact, social benefits, and economic returns.
2. Product Development:
 Companies use MCDM to choose which new products or innovations to
pursue based on criteria like market potential, technical feasibility,
resource requirements, and alignment with the company's strategic
goals.
3. Portfolio Management:
 In project portfolio management, organizations apply MCDM
techniques to prioritize and select a mix of projects that best align with
their strategic objectives, resource constraints, and risk tolerance.
4. Environmental Projects:
 Environmental agencies and organizations use MCDM to evaluate and
select projects related to conservation, pollution control, or sustainable
development, taking into account ecological, social, and economic
factors.
5. Healthcare Investments:
 Hospitals and healthcare providers apply MCDM techniques to
determine which healthcare projects to undertake, considering factors
such as patient outcomes, cost-effectiveness, and technology adoption.
6. Real Estate Development:
 Real estate developers use MCDM to assess the feasibility and
desirability of real estate projects, considering factors like location,
market demand, financing, and environmental impact.
7. Research Project Funding:
 Academic institutions and research organizations employ MCDM to
allocate research funding to various research proposals by considering
factors like scientific impact, budget requirements, and alignment with
institutional goals.
8. Information Technology Projects:
 IT departments use MCDM to prioritize and select IT projects based on
criteria like return on investment, strategic alignment, technical
complexity, and user satisfaction.
9. Energy Sector Investments:
 Energy companies evaluate investments in renewable energy projects,
fossil fuel exploration, or grid infrastructure using MCDM to weigh
financial, environmental, regulatory, and geopolitical factors.
10. Government Project Selection:
 Government agencies utilize MCDM to allocate public funds to projects
such as public transportation, education, or healthcare, considering
factors like societal benefits, economic impact, and political priorities.
11. Nonprofit Organizations:
 Nonprofits apply MCDM techniques to prioritize and select social
impact projects, donor-funded initiatives, and community development
programs based on criteria like social equity, sustainability, and
stakeholder engagement.
12. Risk Management:
 MCDM can incorporate risk assessments into project selection, helping
organizations choose projects that align with their risk tolerance and
risk mitigation strategies.

MCDM techniques, such as Analytic Hierarchy Process (AHP), Analytic Network


Process (ANP), and multi-objective optimization, provide a structured and systematic
approach to project selection, enabling organizations to make more informed
decisions that account for diverse and often conflicting criteria and stakeholder
preferences.

4. Goal Programming,
5. Analytical Hierarchy Process (AHP),
The Analytical Hierarchy Process (AHP) is a decision-making technique developed
by Thomas L. Saaty in the 1970s. It is designed to help individuals and organizations
make complex decisions by structuring and organizing the decision-making process.
AHP is particularly useful when dealing with problems that involve multiple criteria
and alternatives. Here are the key components and steps of the Analytical Hierarchy
Process:

Key Components:

1. Criteria: These are the factors or attributes that are relevant to the decision-
making process. Criteria can be qualitative or quantitative and represent
different aspects of the problem.
2. Alternatives: Alternatives are the various options or choices available for the
decision-maker to consider. Each alternative is evaluated based on the
selected criteria.
3. Pairwise Comparisons: In AHP, decision-makers make pairwise comparisons
to determine the relative importance or preference of criteria and alternatives.
This is done using a scale that typically ranges from 1 (equal importance) to 9
(extremely more important).
4. Consistency Check: AHP includes a consistency check to ensure that the
pairwise comparisons are logical and internally consistent. If the comparisons
are inconsistent, adjustments are made.
5. Priority Weights: AHP calculates priority weights for each criterion and
alternative based on the pairwise comparisons. These weights reflect the
relative importance of criteria and the overall desirability of alternatives.

Steps in the AHP Process:

1. Problem Structuring:
 Define the decision problem clearly, identifying the criteria and
alternatives involved.
 Establish a hierarchical structure, with criteria at the top and
alternatives at the bottom.
2. Pairwise Comparisons:
 For each pair of criteria and alternatives, conduct pairwise comparisons
to determine their relative importance or preference.
 Use the scale to assign numerical values representing the strength of
preference.
3. Consistency Check:
 Calculate the consistency ratio to check the consistency of pairwise
comparisons.
 If the ratio exceeds a predefined threshold, review and revise the
comparisons for consistency.
4. Priority Weight Calculation:
 Use mathematical algorithms to calculate priority weights for criteria
and alternatives.
 Summarize the results in a decision matrix.
5. Aggregation and Ranking:
 Aggregate the priority weights for each alternative to obtain an overall
score.
 Rank the alternatives based on their scores, identifying the most
preferred alternative.
6. Sensitivity Analysis:
 Conduct sensitivity analysis to assess how changes in the criteria or
preferences affect the ranking of alternatives.
7. Decision and Documentation:
 Make the final decision based on the AHP results.
 Document the decision-making process, including the criteria used,
pairwise comparisons, and the rationale for the chosen alternative.

AHP is widely used in various fields, including business, engineering, project


management, and healthcare, to facilitate systematic and rational decision-making in
situations where multiple criteria and alternatives must be considered. It provides a
structured approach to handling complex decisions and helps decision-makers
prioritize and choose the most suitable option based on their preferences and
priorities.
6. TOPSIS method.

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