Scenario Evaluation Criteria

The table below presents both the criteria and the sub-criteria that are used for qualitative and quantitative scenaria evaluation. For each criterion, a detailed description is also given.
 
 
Criteria
Feasibility to deliver in the given time frame:  
This refers to the ability to get the necessary resources and to utilise the necessary expertise for the implementation of the scenario. There are two sub-criteria, namely:  
- ability to get necessary resources 
- ability to utilise necessary expertise
Added Value:  
The evaluation concerns the overall economical benefit that can be expected from the organisation if implementing this scenario, the local impact (with regards to the number of processes that shall be modified within the organisation) and the global impact (how the scenario affects the whole organisation).  There are two sub-criteria, namely:  
- Local impact 
- Global impact 
Cost: 
This criterion refers to both implementation and operation costs. There are two sub-criteria, namely:  
- Implementation costs 
- Operation costs
Balance of concerns:  
This criterion aims at evaluating the balance between the concern for the people of the organisation versus the concern for the business itself. It refers to the number of lay-off, new employment, hours due to adverse reaction, retraining, etc. 
- Concern for people (employees of the company) vs. Business (how optimal is the balance?)
Product Quality: 
- Customer satisfaction 
- Responsiveness 
- Accuracy of services provided 
- Reliability
Productivity: 
- Throughput (Customers/employee) 
- Timeliness- Sales/employee (kWh/employee) 
- Rightsizing 
- Time to implementation
 
 

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