CRITERIA FOR EVALUATING PROJECT EVALUATION TECHNIQUES

This article stresses the underlying value content of any project evaluation technique. Value bases of conventional cost-benefit and matrix evaluation techniques are considered and their underlying similarity is noted. Although no set of criteria for choosing a technique can be proved to be correct, the article offers four criteria which the authors consider vital. It is suggested that a good evaluation technique should in general reflect individual preferences; be publicly accountable; be operational; and be cognizant of systems' effect. Whatever technique is used should allow the decision-maker and interested persons to identify its underlying value judgments and examine how evaluation results change with changes in value judgments. 10 references. (Author)

• Authors:
  • Nash, C
  • Pearce, David w
  • STANLEY, J
• Publication Date: 1975-3

Media Info

• Features: References;
• Pagination: p. 83-89
• Serial:
  • American Institute of Planners, Journal of
  • Volume: 41
  • Issue Number: 2
  • Publisher: American Institute of Planners

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Exhaust gases; Methodology; Programming (Planning); Project management
• Uncontrolled Terms: Criteria; Projects
• Subject Areas: Administration and Management; Highways;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00095765
• Record Type: Publication
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Jul 2 1975 12:00AM