The MAKING THE DECISION activity uses the data collected on the options to develop an initial selection. Using the issues, etc. from the previous step, the robustness of the initial selection is assessed by:

    Combining the option data
    Performing an initial criteria sensitivity study
    Analyzing the effects of outstanding issues
    Assessing the robustness of the selections
    Identifying the best solution

At the completion of the MAKING THE DECISION activity, the team has compared all of the options, determined the top candidates, assessed how well they fare under changing criteria, and addressed each of the major selection issues. The final selection has been made and the backup documentation is complete.