5. Discuss with the class why the analysis led to the selection in step 4 and whether you would change any of the criteria or weights.

“Let’s party!” is still echoing in your head as you leave your Principles of Purchasing class. Again you ask yourself, “Why did I ever let myself run for class president?” Most of the people in the class were good, level-headed individuals who enjoyed a good time and you enjoyed working with them. But a small group from your class, who were known on campus as The Rowdies, often bullied their way on decisions affecting class activities. The decision to have a year-end party was right up their alley, and class had ended with a chanting session of “Let’s party.” It sounded like a wrestling match to you. Fortunately, your professor had left the room early to let you discuss with the class the idea of some kind of year-end get-together.