The Quantum Leap Company has set up a weighted scoring matrix for evaluation of potential projects. Below are five projects under consideration.  2. 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?

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The Quantum Leap Company has set up a weighted scoring matrix for evaluation of potential projects. Below are five projects under consideration.
 2. 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?

b. In your estimation, which approach to calculating payback period is better? Explain your response, giving the pros and cons of each approach.
Criteria
Strong
Sponsor
Support Business
Strategy
Urgency
Sale From new
Products
Competition
Fill Market
Gap
Weighted Total
(a)
Weighted total
(b)
Weight
2
3
1
3
Project
9.
2
Project
Project
3
6.
8
6.
8.
Project
4
1
10
Project
10
10
1
8.
Evaluation
3,
9,
Transcribed Image Text:b. In your estimation, which approach to calculating payback period is better? Explain your response, giving the pros and cons of each approach. Criteria Strong Sponsor Support Business Strategy Urgency Sale From new Products Competition Fill Market Gap Weighted Total (a) Weighted total (b) Weight 2 3 1 3 Project 9. 2 Project Project 3 6. 8 6. 8. Project 4 1 10 Project 10 10 1 8. Evaluation 3, 9,
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