What This Document Is
This document represents a completed second task for Chapter Four of CIT 4853, IT Project Management at Arkansas State University. It’s a practical application of weighted scoring models to evaluate four distinct project proposals: Global Treps, Wealthy Laws Campaign, Global Smart Unite, and Shoppers. The assignment involves creating and applying a weighted scoring model, then summarizing the results in a written report.
Why This Document Matters
This assignment is intended for students enrolled in the IT Project Management course. It’s used to demonstrate understanding of multi-criteria decision making, a core skill in project selection and prioritization. Students utilize this task to practice applying a structured approach to evaluating projects based on defined criteria and assigned importance.
Common Limitations or Challenges
This document is a *completed example* of the assignment. It does not provide instruction on *how* to create a weighted scoring model, nor does it offer a comprehensive explanation of project management principles. It serves as an illustration of a possible approach and outcome.
What This Document Provides
The full document includes: a completed weighted scoring model spreadsheet (with criteria, weights, and scores), a bar chart visualizing the results, and a one-page paper explaining the chosen criteria (Impact on society, Implementation timeline, Customer support, Website/app design, and Risk assessment) and the rationale behind the scoring. The preview shows the criteria chosen, the weighting assigned to each, and a brief explanation of the scoring logic used for each project. It also includes a concluding statement regarding the highest-scoring project.