Which of the following compares two or more systems, states, services, products, or things to determine the best viable choice?
Which of the following compares two or more systems, states, services, products, or things to determine the best viable choice?
Cost-benefit analysis compares two or more systems, states, services, products, or things to determine the best viable choice by evaluating their financial and non-financial costs and benefits. This analysis helps in identifying the option that provides the greatest overall benefit relative to its cost, making it the suitable approach for determining the best viable choice among alternatives.
I believe this should be D. Benchmark majorly compares to let the organization know areas of improvement NOT determine best option
cost-benefit analysis: An analysis which compares and quantifies the financial and non-financial costs of making a change or implementing a solution compared to the benefits gained
Benchmarking and Market Analysis: used as a source of business analysis information by comparing a specific process, system, product, service, or structure with some external baseline, such as a similar organization or baseline provided by an industry association.
Assess organisation best in practice
Benchmarking compares 2 or more while Cost benefits relates to a single assessment of a situation, product or activity
Benchmarking is correct. As per BABOK v3 10.4.2, Benchmark studies are conducted to compare organizational practices against the best-in-class practices. These comparisons can be extended to products, services, systems, etc. While cost-benefit analysis is indeed a valuable tool for decision-making, it focuses specifically on comparing the monetary costs and benefits of alternatives. On the other hand, benchmarking involves comparing various aspects of systems, services, or products beyond just their monetary aspects. It may include comparisons of performance, quality, efficiency, or other non-monetary factors.