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Decision Analysis and Resolution (DAR)
What is DAR?
Decision Analysis and Resolution (DAR) is a structured decision-making process that helps make important decisions in an objective and accountable way. The process involves the identification of alternatives, the definition of evaluation criteria and the systematic evaluation of each alternative.
Benefits of DAR
- Objective Decision-Making
- Traceable Results
- Reduction of Subjective Bias
- Documentation of the Decision Process
DAR Process Steps
- Identify the Decision
- Define Evaluation Criteria
- Weight the Criteria
- Identify Alternatives
- Evaluate Alternatives
- Analyze the Result
Practical Example: Selecting Office Software
Imagine your company needs to select new office software. Here is how DAR can help with this decision:
| Evaluation Criterion | Weighting | Software A | Software B | Software C |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cost (in €) | 30% | 8/10 (€200) | 6/10 (€400) | 9/10 (€150) |
| Ease of Use | 25% | 7/10 | 9/10 | 6/10 |
| Features | 20% | 8/10 | 9/10 | 7/10 |
| Compatibility | 15% | 9/10 | 8/10 | 7/10 |
| Support | 10% | 7/10 | 9/10 | 6/10 |
| TOTAL SCORE | 100% | 7.85/10 | 8.05/10 | 7.10/10 |
Weighting
Criteria are weighted according to their importance to make a balanced decision.
Evaluation
Each alternative is systematically evaluated against the defined criteria.
Analysis
The weighted results are analyzed to identify the best alternative.
Conclusion
DAR provides a systematic approach for important decisions, helping to reduce subjective bias and deliver traceable results. Through the structured evaluation of alternatives based on weighted criteria, companies can make more informed decisions.
A somewhat more comprehensive example in Excel & Open Document Format: System Comparison based on Cost/Benefit