http://www.european-services-strategy.org.uk/news/2007/pfi-ppp-appraisal-matrix/ This ESSU Research Report focuses on appraisal criteria, which are a fundamental part of the options appraisal process. It outlines out the key stages in the appraisal process. As options appraisal becomes a more common tool in public management there is evidence that ‘appraisal bias’ is leading to pre-selected options and construction of particular outcomes by the selective use of evidence and narrow evaluation criteria. Yet a rigorous and investigative approach can be very productive, directing attention to longer-term needs rather than short- term interests. The Options Appraisal Criteria Matrix has twelve sections, which cover the full range of issues that should be taken into account in appraising options. en Copyright © 1998-2008 European Services Strategy Unit 2007-06-03T09:47:42Z European Services Strategy Unit, Duagh, Camp, Tralee, County Kerry, Ireland. Dexter Whitfield options appraisal, impact assessment, evaluation, evidence-based, public sector options,risk assessment, market analysis, costs and benefits, rigorous assessment, employment options, appraisal bias, daily 1 2001-04-13T12:00Z