Business Decision Tool

Decision Matrix

Compare alternatives using weighted criteria, consistent scoring and automatic ranking. Useful for suppliers, candidates, software, purchases and business locations.

Decision Setup

Define the comparison

Decision title

Decision purpose

Quick template

Scoring scale

Scores should be entered consistently: a higher score must always mean a better result. For cost-type criteria, give lower-cost options higher scores.

0 Weighted criteria

0 Alternatives compared

0% Total assigned weight

0.00 Highest weighted score

Total criterion weight is not 100%. You may continue, but normalizing the weights will make the comparison easier to interpret.

1. Criteria and Weights

Set the importance of each factor. Total recommended weight: 100%.

#	Criterion	Description / measurement guide	Weight %	Category

2. Alternatives

Add the suppliers, candidates, products, systems or locations to compare.

#	Alternative name	Notes

3. Scoring Matrix

Rate each alternative against every criterion.

4. Ranking and Recommendation

Scores are calculated using each criterion's relative weight.

Add criteria, alternatives and scores to generate a recommendation.