History Of The Weighted Scoring Model

Published Date: 02 Nov 2017

Name

Course

Tutor

IT Project and Quality Management

Laptop Selection

Introduction

In the acquisition of new information technology most organizations go for the conventional analysis of need. According to Schwalbe (2010, p. 455) this provides directed software that helps in following the right channels. As manager to a multinational organization the approach used in the organization ought to be standard. This helps in the application of dependable application and equipment that ensure smooth operation (Nohe, m 2009, p. 247). In the performance of an analysis prior to making purchase many factor need to be factored. The in made ability of equipment to meet the needs of the organization is critical. This has to take in consideration the fact that an organization runs on a platform of efficiency. Indeed managers who make right decision as per the effectiveness of machines stand a good chance of leading successfully.

The other important factor in buying in the overall cost incurred in the purchase of a certain piece of equipment. When organizations do not put in place a proper budget a disaster is experienced. This may be unnecessary financial deficit or even total incapacitation. Thus in the long run cost has to be done in accordance to ability. As much as profitability has to be chased this ought to be considered. Many managers find themselves in the harms of incapability following unplanned acquisition of machines (Brickin 2009, p. 274). All plans should find definition in the mechanisms of making a quality cost analysis. Concern has to be given to mandate of including information about cost. Business principles besides all odds dictate optimal cost under minimum cost (Schwalbe 2010, p. 211).

As a manager of a multinational organization (Gee Media International) strategies ought to move the company ahead have to be in place. Use of officially acceptable method plays a pivotal role in my activities. Laptops needed should be able to sort the four hundred remote employees. In this case number and type dictate importance. Secondly, cohesive decision making plays an important role. The formal method of selection involves justification, categorical decision making and technical analysis. Possibility of employing quality computers depends on qualities that openly exist as opposed to guesses. Criterion and tools for analysis all play an essential role.

This project needs to be executed in a short frame of time. Use of total evaluation together with requirement specification will help increase reliability. The main objective remains as an impetus to boost the total performance of employees. The personal computer models and functionalities chosen at the end of the project should make the condition better.

In general this organization needs a total change of the current range of laptops. A range of machines in use can only achieve functionality if a remedy is found. Using a range demonstrated failure in the period it was used. Identification of all responsibilities and milestones faced in daily tasks helps to make orders. Communication being the main factor the organization has to conduct a survey of well established models. The culturally best choice may not be a matter of records but the final assessment of all.

Total cost and suitability of laptops from different companies gives this project a specific direction. Indeed the machines chosen make it possible to make informed choices. A scoring model application on Asus, Lenovo, Samsung series convertible touch screen and the HP ENPHY gives basis of the final decision. The outcome of this project gives a detailed summary of evaluations that explain their varied suitability. This activity draws principles that incorporate long term and short term functionality of laptops. Technique alone does not produce final quality. The standardized actions and procedures followed have incorporated diverse factors that implicate the choices. The use of accounted reasons, plans and guidelines makes it possible to equip the workers. All proceedings have back up illustrations shown in the excel spreadsheets and the power point presentation presented.

Part A – The Weighted Scoring Model

Method

This uses a comparison of priority requirements of all option to select the most suitable (Schwalbe 2010, p. 455). The organization will be able to choose upon employment of this criterion. The needs find definition and as the manager outline dictation rely on provisions of expertise.

Weighted scores

This signifies that objects project getting subjection to choosing as preferred by the host company. Numerical scores represent different values as dictated in the key. Figures of all weighted (wgd) values give the most suitable. This score is marked as a product of priority and the actual score.

Illustration

When visiting different companies a manager does shopping as per needs. In a scale of 0 to 4 in suitability (actual score) any machine can be assigned. The most preferred given 5 and the least 1. The highest weighted score is given by 5 times four rather than times 0.

Rationale

Inclusion of the analysis of priority in conjunction with need helps to create a need based approach. The requirement of the company in terms of personal computers finds a guiding track in this model. Thus the qualitative measure of the final outcome has a close linkage to the criterion in use. Research reveals that the suitability of a machine depends on the exact need of an organization. The highest priority score thus fits the demands of Gee media International.

Rq.

Requirement. Descrpt.

Priority

Product

(Asus)

Product

(Lenovo)

Product

(Samsung)

Product

(HP)

Samsung 4

Asus 1

Lenovo 3

HP 2

Score

Wgd score

Score

Wgd

score

Score

Wgd score

Score

Wgd score

space

Adjustable space

1

1

2

6

4

16

3

9

Speed

High

1

1

2

2

4

16

3

9

Media needs

Diverse

1

2

2

6

4

16

3

6

Others

Conveniences

3

3

3

9

3

9

3

6

Total 7

Total 23

Total 57

Total 30

Table 1.

Key

Rq.- Requirement. This identifies the items through simple numbering

Requirement description- short and detailed

Priority- Gives priority levels given by the management team and set in relation to need specifications.

1 stands for least preferred while 4 for most preferred (of high great importance).

Each item is assigned a column in relation to the priority columns.

Note: This technique employs objective support to the subjects of selection. The needs of the company’s laptops are well mastered to avoid bleach in the final decision.

Part B – The Spreadsheet Model (Demonstrated in the Excel spreadsheet)

This demonstrates an assessment of all computer packages depending on the components and cost. The final cost of ownership is shown. Flexibility in consideration of factors like usability is also demonstrated in this part. The implementation of a strategic selection criterion makes it possible to make sound decision.

Results

Total weighted scores

Samsung =57

HP= 30

Lenovo=23

Asus= 7

Part C – The Use of the Weighted Scoring Model

Comparison of Asus, Lenovo, Samsung series convertible touch screen and HP ENPHY laptops.

All the four computer brands have different parts and components. The components that have similar functions differ in a number of issues. As much as this organization finds each of the laptops highly affordable, specifications of need is central. Most of the features in the machines are standard. This is majorly to do with the main components. In a selection comparison however it is important to look at all perspectives. This dictates that all unique components are part and parcel. Indeed this set of laptops has components that can be distinguished openly.

Selection criteria pose concentration on the needs. This means that the feature rely a reliability to choose. There are no tricks to work in order to end up with the most effective. Neither is the business illustration given by the marketer a major factor. All laptops will be new in the shops and thus the ball has to move in regard to our objectives.

Gee media has a need for computers that have ample space. This creates an impetus for an analysis of the space composition of the ones chosen. Samsung laptops normally have large drives (Bricklin 2009, p. 201). They can be able to accommodate extra 100 GB of data. This gives them a priority above all other computers in the list. This space should however is considered with consideration to the relatively higher cost compared to the rest. In cases with similar drive sizes Samsung laptops will cost the company a slightly higher price. This factors elimination in both cases. In the long run Samsung computers unlike the other four have option of being given back to the company. They do not get dilapidated and retain meaningful value. The other option is HP computers that can be comfortably used with USB attached extra memory. This will be an extra cost since the total sums to a value higher than the rest.

According to the space requirement a priority of 4 goes to Samsung. 3 go to HP while Asus and Lenovo tie at two. This can be justified by the high amount of space required for all employees working for the company. The weighted scores have been recorded in table 1.

Daily uses of the company call for lots of actions on the screen. This creates a need to bring together combinations that can match. In comparing the laptop chosen their RAM determines the on screen speed. When more than two programs are run in the computers, different speeds are register. Others tend to freeze as this application is done. The company has a critical need for speed in communication. Many times employees have to communicate via the laptops. This company is media based and a slow computer can not be of assistance. In this regard critical analysis has to be done I the selection of the machines. Illustration at the purchase centre is not enough. The four of them ought to get a real life analysis by our information team.

In analysis HP, Asus and Lenovo show relatively lower speeds especially when tasked with many programs. The three score of 3. Samsung gets a higher score of 4 for exceptional speed.

For media purpose the computer should be highly portable (Nohe,m 2009, p. 432). Portability is attached to the durability. Creation of a stock that lasts long should be kept among the most essential factors. Concurrently all employees have an opportunity to specify in this field. They have options to make as every one serves in a different capacity. Sound quality and visual applications like pictures make determine suitability. Similarly ability to match different types of media files can not be overlooked.

The Lenovo machine fetches 4 as a result of an exceptional fix of media pictures. Samsung gives a close follow with a score of two. Asus and hp have relatively good media settings but are not preferred by most of our employees.

Other important factors include graphics and gaming options that could be installed. All note book computers standout with interesting features (Bricklin 2009, p. 188). For convenience they are assigned a score of 4. The preference of different employees does not affect much in choosing. What matters is the comfort and welfare of the organization. Obvious choices in this factor will rely on the issue of the other three determinants.

Part D – The Presentation (Presented in the power point presentation)

This aids in making a defended justification of the factors considered. It’s an explanation of the criterion used, the reason for all scores and the recommended choice. It is important in the making of executive presentations during reinstatement.

Part E - The Project Plan (Schwalbe 2010). (Shown in the MS project file)

The approach to implement this project takes a modified approach of the conventionally used way. It can not be say to a clean copy of outlines. Standards have been kept. However truth functionality is based on need to equip the organization. Modification helps to execute the task within the limited period of one month.