scholarly journals Development of Performance Evaluation Indicators for Table Grape Packaging Units. 2. Global Indexes

2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (11) ◽  
pp. 6367
Author(s):  
Edson Kogachi ◽  
Adonias Ferreira ◽  
Carlos Cavalcante ◽  
Marcelo Embiruçu
Keyword(s):  
Decision Making ◽  
Performance Evaluation ◽  
San Francisco ◽  
Cluster Formation ◽  
Graphical Analysis ◽  
Table Grape ◽  
Optimal Combination ◽  
Global Index ◽  
The Sustainable Development ◽  
Scientific Approach

The adoption of a global index (GI) for performance evaluation has been increasingly recognized as a useful strategy for decision-making as it simplifies the interpretation and monitoring of the results. Because the GI is often built by adopting a combination of different procedures for normalization, weighting, and aggregation of indicators, it is challenging to select the optimal combination of procedures, since the countless combinations lead to different results. This paper proposes a method for the development of a robust and original GI for the evaluation of table grape production units (TGPUs). Various combinations of procedures were used to develop eighteen GIs for each TGPU. These are located in the lower-middle San Francisco valley in the northeast of Brazil, where their robustness was assessed by identifying outlier GIs and via a graphical analysis. Plausible GIs were reliably identified and a cluster analysis was conducted to categorize the TGPUs into groups considering each performance objective. The identification of the outlier GIs and the use of the plausible GIs in cluster formation constitute a new scientific approach to the topic, which can be extended to other applications and contribute to the sustainable development of several industries.

scholarly journals USING A HYBRID DECISION-MAKING MODEL TO EVALUATE THE SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT PERFORMANCE OF HIGH-TECH LISTED COMPANIES

2016 ◽  
Vol 17 (3) ◽  
pp. 331-346 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yih-Chang OU
Keyword(s):  
Decision Making ◽  
Sustainable Development ◽  
Performance Evaluation ◽  
Listed Companies ◽  
Investment Strategy ◽  
Management Decision ◽  
High Tech ◽  
Bottom Line ◽  
Ranking Problem ◽  
The Sustainable Development

In this study, we use a triple bottom-line concept including economic, social and environmental performance as the sustainable development performance evaluation categories for companies. Moreover, an integrated model based on grey relational analysis, decision-making trial and evaluation laboratory, analytic network process and the technique for order preference by similarity to ideal solution is proposed for solving a corporate sustainability performance evaluation and ranking problem. In order to verify the proposed model, we adopt 34 high-tech listed companies in Taiwan as the research object to measure companies’ sustainable development performance and ranking in 2013. The results can be used as an important basis for management decision-making, and can also serve as reference for banks and investors when developing investment strategy.

Robust Benchmarking of Indian Mutual Funds-A Partial Frontier Approach

2015 ◽  
Vol 5 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Ram Pratap Sinha
Keyword(s):  
Decision Making ◽  
Performance Evaluation ◽  
Mutual Funds ◽  
Mutual Fund ◽  
Multi Criteria Decision Making ◽  
Risk Framework ◽  
Programming Techniques ◽  
Risk Free Rate ◽  
Risk Ratios ◽  
Free Rate

Performance analysis of mutual funds is usually made on the basis of return-risk framework. Traditionally, excess return (over risk-free rate) to risk ratios were used for the purpose mutual fund evaluation. Subsequently, the application of non-parametric mathematical programming techniques in the context of performance evaluation facilitated multi-criteria decision making. However,the estimates of performance on the basis of conventional programming techniques like DEA and FDH are affected by the presence of outliers in the sample observations. The present, accordingly uses more robust benchmarking techniques for evaluating the performance od sectoral mutual fund schemes based on observations for the second half of 2010. The USP of the present study is that it uses two partial frontier techniques (Order-m and Order- a) which are less susceptible to the problem of extreme data.

scholarly journals Sustainable Transport Indicators in the Context of Introducing of Electric Passenger Cars

2020 ◽  
Vol 14 (3) ◽  
pp. 318-324
Author(s):  
Stevan Kjosevski ◽  
Atanas Kochov ◽  
Darko Danev ◽  
Aleksandar Kostikj
Keyword(s):  
Decision Making ◽  
Sustainable Development ◽  
Literature Review ◽  
Sustainable Transport ◽  
Ahp Method ◽  
Passenger Cars ◽  
Balkan Countries ◽  
Scientific Approach ◽  
Development Analysis

Sustainable development and sustainable transport are becoming of higher and higher importance. A scientific approach to sustainable development analysis means, first of all, identification of relevant indicators. Based on literature review and regional professionals’ view, a total of 90 indicators have been chosen. They have been structured in five hierarchic levels. A total of five personal transport means alternatives have been analyzed in the research. The AHP method of analysis has been employed in which 75 professionals from the Western Balkan countries have filled appropriate questionnaire. The research presents their opinion about the capacity of each of the alternatives to contribute to the sustainable transport in the region, but also puts a light on perception of the professionals on importance of chosen indicators. The results of this research could be used for further research and could also help to decision making levels regarding sustainable transport and sustainable development.

scholarly journals A Multi-Criteria Decision Support Concept for Selecting the Optimal Contractor

2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (4) ◽  
pp. 1660 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ivan Marović ◽  
Monika Perić ◽  
Tomaš Hanak
Keyword(s):  
Decision Making ◽  
Decision Support ◽  
Project Performance ◽  
Decision Makers ◽  
Construction Project Management ◽  
Analytic Hierarchy ◽  
Conflicting Demands ◽  
Decision Making Problem ◽  
Scientific Approach ◽  
Hierarchy Process

A way to minimize uncertainty and achieve the best possible project performance in construction project management can be achieved during the procurement process, which involves selecting an optimal contractor according to “the most economically advantageous tender.” As resources are limited, decision-makers are often pulled apart by conflicting demands coming from various stakeholders. The challenge of addressing them at the same time can be modelled as a multi-criteria decision-making problem. The aim of this paper is to show that the analytic hierarchy process (AHP) together with PROMETHEE could cope with such a problem. As a result of their synergy, a decision support concept for selecting the optimal contractor (DSC-CONT) is proposed that: (a) allows the incorporation of opposing stakeholders’ demands; (b) increases the transparency of decision-making and the consistency of the decision-making process; (c) enhances the legitimacy of the final outcome; and (d) is a scientific approach with great potential for application to similar decision-making problems where sustainable decisions are needed.

scholarly journals Strengthening the Participation of Organisations of Persons with Disabilities in the Decision-Making of National Government and the United Nations: Further Analyses of the International Disability Alliance Global Survey

Disabilities ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 1 (3) ◽  
pp. 202-217
Author(s):  
Joanne McVeigh ◽  
Malcolm MacLachlan ◽  
Delia Ferri ◽  
Hasheem Mannan
Keyword(s):  
Decision Making ◽  
Sustainable Development Goals ◽  
Secondary Data ◽  
National Government ◽  
Daily Lives ◽  
Persons With Disabilities ◽  
The Sustainable Development ◽  
Global Survey ◽  
Development Policies ◽  
Development Goals

The participation of organisations of persons with disabilities (OPDs) is crucial at each stage of policy processes at the local, regional, and international levels. However, decision-making mechanisms have traditionally excluded OPDs, failing to consult with them on decisions that impact on their daily lives. The overall aim of this study was to examine the participation of persons with disabilities and OPDs in development programmes and policies by exploring recommendations from a sample of OPDs on ways to strengthen their participation with government and the UN. Secondary data analysis was conducted using a global survey on the participation of OPDs, administered by the International Disability Alliance to OPD representatives. Two open-ended items were analysed, which explored participants’ recommendations on ways to strengthen their participation with government and the UN. Data were analysed using the descriptive and interpretive qualitative methods. Respondents provided recommendations on how to strengthen their participation with their national government and the UN, focusing on several issues including accessibility, human rights, and the need for inclusion of all OPDs and all groups of persons with disabilities. The synergy between the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities and the Sustainable Development Goals presents opportunities for OPDs to increase their participation in development policies and programmes. It is vital, however, to dismantle the barriers to participation in decision-making by OPDs and persons with disabilities.

scholarly journals Development of Performance Evaluation Indicators for Table Grape Packaging Units

2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (4) ◽  
pp. 2177
Author(s):  
Edson Kogachi ◽  
Adonias Ferreira ◽  
Carlos Cavalcante ◽  
Marcelo Embiruçu
Keyword(s):  
Performance Evaluation ◽  
Standard Deviation ◽  
Process Management ◽  
Principal Component ◽  
Table Grape ◽  
Data Envelopment ◽  
Table Grapes ◽  
Speed Performance ◽  
The Cost

In order to improve the process management of table grape packaging, its performance should be evaluated. However, the literature on performance evaluation indicators is scarce. To address this research gap, we propose a method for the development of performance evaluation indicators for table grape packaging units, which are characterized by labor-intensive and highly seasonal production processes in the agro-economic sector. The stages include the following: contextualizing table grape packaging units, selecting the performance objectives, selecting techniques to be used in the development of the indicators, and applying the method to the packaging units of table grapes. The techniques adopted in the development of the indicators aimed at the cost, quality, flexibility, reliability, and speed performance objectives were data envelopment analysis, principal component analysis, quantification of the batch, compliance with the program within the established deadline, and measurement of the execution time of the batch, respectively. The results obtained in the case study demonstrate that the correlations between the performance indicators do not indicate the need to disregard any of them. Furthermore, the standard deviation values for each indicator are similar. Thus, both results of correlations and standard deviation confirm the importance of the indicators chosen for the performance evaluation of table grape packaging.

Study of Influence of Road Construction on Grassland in Inner Mongolia

2013 ◽  
Vol 807-809 ◽  
pp. 1881-1885
Author(s):  
Chun Mei Zhang ◽  
Min Zhao ◽  
Xue Lv
Keyword(s):  
Decision Making ◽  
Sustainable Development ◽  
Analytic Hierarchy Process ◽  
Inner Mongolia ◽  
Road Construction ◽  
Environment Protection ◽  
Analytic Hierarchy ◽  
The Sustainable Development ◽  
Inner Mongolia Grassland ◽  
Hierarchy Process

In this paper, the indexes that are used to assess the influence of road construction on Inner Mongolia grassland have been proposed based on the environment protection perspective. The Analytic hierarchy process was employed to evaluate the importance of different indexes regarding to influence. These indexes would be used to provide information for decision making about road construction in order to achieve the sustainable development of grassland.

Pelaksanaan Sistem Tribunal di Malaysia: Ke Arah Penambahbaikan

2020 ◽  
Vol 32 (2) ◽  
pp. 223-242
Author(s):  
Fariza Romli ◽  
◽  
Harlida Abdul Wahab
Keyword(s):  
Decision Making ◽  
Sustainable Development ◽  
United Kingdom ◽  
Sustainable Development Goals ◽  
Basic Principles ◽  
Administration System ◽  
The Sustainable Development ◽  
The United Kingdom ◽  
Development Goals ◽  
Administrative Body

The existence of a tribunal system, in addition to helping to smooth the administration system, is considered as sharing power with the judiciary in making decisions. Thus arose the question of decision- making power and prevention of abuse by the administrative body. In line with the Sustainable Development Goals 2030 to ensure justice in support of effective, responsible and inclusive institutions, transparent and fair practices are essential for ensuring people’s trust in the administrative body and government. This paper, therefore, discusses the tribunal system and its implementation in Malaysia. In view of this, tribunal systems that exist in other countries, especially the United Kingdom, are also examined as models for improvement. Matters such as autonomy or control of power and the trial process are among the issues raised. Recommendations for improvement are proposed based on three basic principles—openness, fairness and impartiality—to further strengthen the implementation of the existing tribunal system in line with developments abroad.

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