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ENGINEERING
ECONOMY
Introduction
• Engineering economics begins only after the alternatives have been identified.
THE 7 PRINCIPLES OF ENGINEERING ECONOMY
1. Develop Alternatives
2. Focus on the differences
3. Hold Same view point
4. Use common units of measure
5. Use all relevant criteria
6. Make uncertainty very explicit
7. Review/Revisit your decisions.
1. DEVELOP THE
ALTERNATIVES.
Carefully define the problem.
Alternatives are..
Price PKR: 3.2 Million PKR: 3.2 Million PKR: 3.2 Million
Engine Capacity 1800 cc 1800 cc 1800 cc
Transmission Automatic Automatic Automatic
Sitting Capacity 5P 5P 5P
The viewpoint for the particular decision be first defined and then used
consistently in the description, analysis and comparison of alternatives.
For Example :
Price ~ ~ ~
Engine Capacity ~ ~ ~
Transmission ~ ~ ~
Sitting Capacity ~ ~ ~
Fuel Average ~ ~ ~
Safety ~ ~ ~
Performance ~ ~ ~
Resale value after 2 y ~ ~ ~
4. Use common units of
measure.
Best Option
Review & Revisit a Now Best Option Imports policies
Review & Revisit b New Model Coming Soon Now Best Option