[Sample B: Approval/Signature Sheet] - George Mason University

As before, the weights variations were done only on the fundamental objectives of
the hierarchy, but now the lower level objectives were also changed according to the
scenario. The results showed that there was no significant change in the ranking order of
the alternatives (see fig. 44).
In the Amazon scenario, the main changes in weights occurred in the objectives
related to the subsurface environment, which were decreased. As expected, the ASW
alternative had a significant decrease in its utility, due to its very specific anti-submarine
warfare capabilities. Even then, it remained the second ranked alternative, due to its other
capabilities still applied to the Amazon scenario, showing great flexibility.
On the other hand, in the South Atlantic (SA) scenario, the weights related to the
subsurface environment were increased. The ASW alternative increased its utility while
the other aircraft systems decreased. Even then, ASW remained as the second best
alternative among all the options.
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