Decision Matrix

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Decision Matrix

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Purpose of Decision

The purpose of this decision matrix is to evaluate and select the most suitable option for: {{purpose_of_decision}}.

Options Under Consideration

List of Options:

1. {{option_1_name}}: {{option_1_description}}

2. {{option_2_name}}: {{option_2_description}}

3. {{option_3_name}}: {{option_3_description}}

4. {{option_4_name}}: {{option_4_description}}

5. {{option_5_name}}: {{option_5_description}}

Evaluation Criteria and Weighting

The following criteria will be used to evaluate each option, with assigned weighting (1-5, 5 being most important):

- {{criterion_1_name}}: {{criterion_1_weighting}} (e.g., Cost, Quality, Time, Risk, Strategic Alignment, Resource Availability)

- {{criterion_2_name}}: {{criterion_2_weighting}}

- {{criterion_3_name}}: {{criterion_3_weighting}}

- {{criterion_4_name}}: {{criterion_4_weighting}}

- {{criterion_5_name}}: {{criterion_5_weighting}}

Decision Matrix Table

Instructions: Rate each option against each criterion (1-5, 5 being best). Multiply the rating by the criterion's weighting to get a weighted score. Sum the weighted scores for each option to determine the total score.

| Criterion \ Option | {{option_1_name}} | {{option_2_name}} | {{option_3_name}} | {{option_4_name}} | {{option_5_name}} |

|---|---|---|---|---|---|

| {{criterion_1_name}} (Weight: {{criterion_1_weighting}}) | Rating: {{option_1_criterion_1_rating}} | Rating: {{option_2_criterion_1_rating}} | Rating: {{option_3_criterion_1_rating}} | Rating: {{option_4_criterion_1_rating}} | Rating: {{option_5_criterion_1_rating}} |

| | Weighted Score: {{option_1_criterion_1_weighted_score}} | Weighted Score: {{option_2_criterion_1_weighted_score}} | Weighted Score: {{option_3_criterion_1_weighted_score}} | Weighted Score: {{option_4_criterion_1_weighted_score}} | Weighted Score: {{option_5_criterion_1_weighted_score}} |

| {{criterion_2_name}} (Weight: {{criterion_2_weighting}}) | Rating: {{option_1_criterion_2_rating}} | Rating: {{option_2_criterion_2_rating}} | Rating: {{option_3_criterion_2_rating}} | Rating: {{option_4_criterion_2_rating}} | Rating: {{option_5_criterion_2_rating}} |

| | Weighted Score: {{option_1_criterion_2_weighted_score}} | Weighted Score: {{option_2_criterion_2_weighted_score}} | Weighted Score: {{option_3_criterion_2_weighted_score}} | Weighted Score: {{option_4_criterion_2_weighted_score}} | Weighted Score: {{option_5_criterion_2_weighted_score}} |

| {{criterion_3_name}} (Weight: {{criterion_3_weighting}}) | Rating: {{option_1_criterion_3_rating}} | Rating: {{option_2_criterion_3_rating}} | Rating: {{option_3_criterion_3_rating}} | Rating: {{option_4_criterion_3_rating}} | Rating: {{option_5_criterion_3_rating}} |

| | Weighted Score: {{option_1_criterion_3_weighted_score}} | Weighted Score: {{option_2_criterion_3_weighted_score}} | Weighted Score: {{option_3_criterion_3_weighted_score}} | Weighted Score: {{option_4_criterion_3_weighted_score}} | Weighted Score: {{option_5_criterion_3_weighted_score}} |

| Total Score | {{option_1_total_score}} | {{option_2_total_score}} | {{option_3_total_score}} | {{option_4_total_score}} | {{option_5_total_score}} |

Analysis and Recommendation

Based on the evaluation above, the recommended option is: {{recommended_option}}.

Justification for recommendation: {{justification_for_recommendation}}.

Additional comments or considerations: {{additional_comments}}

Approval

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