scholarly journals A A RESOURCE ALLOCATION PROBLEM IN HIGHER EDUCATION WITH INTEGRATED MULTICRITERIA DECISION MAKING

Sepren ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 1 (02) ◽  
pp. 34-45
Author(s):  
Dame Ifa Sihombing ◽  
Lamtiur Sinambela ◽  
Labuan Nababan
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Decision Making ◽  
Resource Allocation ◽  
Goal Programming ◽  
Multicriteria Decision Making ◽  
Analytic Hierarchy ◽  
Multicriteria Decision ◽  
Priority Ranking ◽  
Education Resource ◽  
Gp Model

This paper  analyzes forms of resource allocation problems in higher education. Resource allocation is one of the major decision problems arising in higher education. Resources must be allocated optimally is such a way that performance of universities can be improved. It combines two of the most extended multicriteria decision making techniques: the Analytic Hierarchy Process (AHP) and Goal Programming (GP). The AHP approach is used in evaluation all criteria such as qualitative and quantitative factors. Then the Goal Programming (GP) model incorporating the constraints to select the best set of all goals without exceeding the limited avalaible resources. In this paper two commercial packages are used : Expert Choice for determining the AHP priority ranking of the projects, and LINGO 17 for solving the GP model.

scholarly journals A Multicriteria Decision-Making Approach Based on Fuzzy AHP with Intuitionistic 2-Tuple Linguistic Sets

2018 ◽  
Vol 2018 ◽  
pp. 1-12 ◽  
Author(s):  
Shahzad Faizi ◽  
Tabasam Rashid ◽  
Sohail Zafar
Keyword(s):  
Decision Making ◽  
Fuzzy Ahp ◽  
Preference Relation ◽  
Multicriteria Decision Making ◽  
Transformation Mechanism ◽  
Analytic Hierarchy ◽  
Multicriteria Decision ◽  
Linguistic Representation ◽  
Representation Model ◽  
Linguistic Preference Relation

In the modern literature related to linguistic decision-making, the 2-tuple linguistic representation model and its useful applications in various fields have been extensively studied and used during the last decade. Recently, some useful multicriteria decision-making (MCDM) methods have been introduced based on fuzzy analytic hierarchy process (AHP) for 2-tuple linguistic representation model. By keeping in mind the importance of this linguistic model, in this paper, we introduce a fuzzy AHP methodology for intuitionistic 2-tuple linguistic sets (I2TLSs) which is a useful extension of the 2-tuple linguistic representation model. This study is comprised of four stages. In the first stage, we define some operational laws for I2TL elements (I2TLEs) and prove some related important properties. In the second stage, intuitionistic 2-tuple linguistic preference relation (I2TLPR) and multiplicative I2TLPR are defined using I2TLSs. In the 3rd stage, a transformation mechanism is introduced which can transform an I2TLPR to a corresponding intuitionistic preference relation (IPR) and vice versa. In the fourth stage, an approach is proposed for checking the consistency of an I2TLPR and presented a method to repair the inconsistent one by using the proposed transformation mechanism. Finally, a numerical example is given and comparative analysis is carried out with the TOPSIS method to verify the validity of the proposed method.

scholarly journals Fuzzy Multicriteria Decision-Making Model for Time-Cost-Risk Trade-Off Optimization in Construction Projects

2019 ◽  
Vol 2019 ◽  
pp. 1-7 ◽  
Author(s):  
M. Ammar Alzarrad ◽  
Gary P. Moynihan ◽  
Muhammad T. Hatamleh ◽  
Siyuan Song
Keyword(s):  
Decision Making ◽  
Construction Projects ◽  
Multicriteria Decision Making ◽  
Attractive Alternative ◽  
Time Cost ◽  
Analytic Hierarchy ◽  
Trade Off ◽  
Multicriteria Decision ◽  
Trade Offs ◽  
Cost Risk

As is often the case in project scheduling, when the project duration is shortened to decrease total cost, the total float is lost resulting in added critical or nearly critical activities. This, in turn, results in decreasing the probability of completing the project on time and increases the risk of schedule delays. To solve this problem, this research developed a fuzzy multicriteria decision-making (FMCDM) model. The objective of this model is to help project managers improve their decisions regarding time-cost-risk trade-offs (TCRTO) in construction projects. In this model, an optimization algorithm based on fuzzy logic and analytic hierarchy process (AHP) has been used to analyze the time-cost-risk trade-off alternatives and select the best one based on selected criteria. The algorithm was implemented in the MATLAB software and applied to two case studies to verify and validate the presented model. The presented FMCDM model could help produce a more reliable schedule and mitigate the risk of projects running overbudget or behind schedule. Further, this model is a powerful decision-making instrument to help managers reduce uncertainties and improve the accuracy of time-cost-risk trade-offs. The presented FMCDM model employed fuzzy linguistic terms, which provide decision-makers with the opportunity to give their judgments as intervals comparing to fixed value judgments. In conclusion, the presented FMCDM model has high robustness, and it is an attractive alternative to the traditional methods to solve the time-cost-risk trade-off problem in construction.

On Some Advancements within Certain Multicriteria Decision Making Support Methodology

2013 ◽  
Vol 2 (2) ◽  
pp. 143 ◽  
Author(s):  
Pawel Tadeusz Kazibudzki ◽  
Andrzej Z Grzybowski
Keyword(s):  
Decision Making ◽  
Pairwise Comparison ◽  
Multicriteria Decision Making ◽  
Scientific Paper ◽  
Analytic Hierarchy ◽  
Management Activity ◽  
Multicriteria Decision ◽  
Managerial Decisions ◽  
The Right ◽  
Decision Making Support

Deriving true priority vectors from intuitive pairwise comparison matrices (PCMs) and consistency measurement of decision makers judgments about their genuine weights are crucial issues within the multicriteria decision making support methodology called Analytic Hierarchy Process (AHP). The most popular procedure in the ranking process, constitutes the Right Eigenvector Method (REV). The inventor of the AHP convinces that as long as inconsistent PCMs are allowed in the AHP none of the other existing procedures qualify and the REV provides the only right solution in this process. The objective of this scientific paper is to examine if the former opinion can be considered as experimentally confirmed. For this purpose it was decided to apply Monte Carlo methodology. However, rather than simulate and analyze simulations results for a single PCM, as it has been done so far by many other authors, we decided to design and analyze computer simulations results for a singular model of the AHP framework. Our findings lead to inevitable conclusion that the REV cannot longer be perceived as a dominant procedure within the AHP methodology, especially when nonreciprocal PCMs are considered. It was verified empirically in our research that in the situation when nonreciprocal PCMs are considered the REV impoverishes the entire AHP methodology by its lack of PCMs inconsistency measure in such cases. Moreover, it provides less accurate rankings for a particular decision in comparison to other presented methods. It was also unequivocally verified that the enforced reciprocity of PCM leads directly to worse estimates of priorities weights. Altogether, it seems very important from the perspective of methodology supporting multicriteria decision making, the crucial process embedded in most of management activity. In the consequence, because the REV recedes other prioritization procedures available for the AHP methodology, it is advised to consider them instead, especially under some circumstances of an important and very tight managerial decisions.

scholarly journals Ranking of hydropower projects based on sustainability criteria in India using multicriteria decision making methods

2021 ◽  
Vol 12 (1) ◽  
pp. 75-90
Author(s):  
Anuja Shaktawat ◽  
Shelly Vadhera
Keyword(s):  
Decision Making ◽  
Sustainability Assessment ◽  
Multicriteria Decision Making ◽  
Preference Ranking ◽  
Energy Planning ◽  
Analytic Hierarchy ◽  
Multicriteria Decision ◽  
Promethee Ii ◽  
Sustainability Criteria ◽  
Hierarchy Process

Assessment of hydropower projects with respect to sustainability criteria is a multidimensional and complex issue. It requires considering technical, environmental, and social parameters instead of purely economic ones in decision making for energy planning. The flexibility to consider several criteria and objectives simultaneously leads to the use of multicriteria decision making (MCDM) methods which are well accepted in the field of energy planning. This paper aims at applying MCDM methods in facilitating the decision makers to select the most sustainable hydropower projects in the Indian region by making real and logical choices based on eight important criteria selected from the literature that are compatible with sustainable development. To comprehensively rank hydropower projects three MCDM methods are applied i.e., the technique for order of preference by similarity to ideal solution (TOPSIS), preference ranking organization method for enrichment evaluations (PROMETHEE II), and elimination and choice translating reality (ELECTRE III). Analytic hierarchy process (AHP) is used to calculate the weights of criteria. All three methods are well adapted for sustainability assessment and ranked Sharavathi (A9), Bhakra (A2), and Upper Indravati (A13) to be the most sustainable hydropower projects in India under the selected criteria. The study will be helpful in sustainable energy planning of hydropower projects with similar geographical conditions.

scholarly journals Electric Bus Selection with Multicriteria Decision Analysis for Green Transportation

2020 ◽  
Vol 12 (7) ◽  
pp. 2777 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mustafa Hamurcu ◽  
Tamer Eren
Keyword(s):  
Decision Making ◽  
Combustion Engine ◽  
Multicriteria Decision Making ◽  
Clean Technology ◽  
Analytic Hierarchy ◽  
Multicriteria Decision ◽  
Electric Bus ◽  
Order Preference ◽  
Complex Decision Making ◽  
The Stability

Multicriteria decision-making tools are widely used in complex decision-making problems. There are also numerous points of decision-making in transportation. One of these decision-making points regards clean technology vehicle determination. Clean technology vehicles, such as electric buses, have some advantages compared to other technologies like internal combustion engine vehicles. Notably, electric vehicles emit zero tailpipe emissions, thereby ensuring cleaner air for cities and making these clean technologies preferable to other technologies, especially in highly populated areas for better air quality and more livable cities. In this study, we propose a multicriteria decision-making process using analytic hierarchy process (AHP) and Technique for Order Preference by Similarity to Ideal Solution (TOPSIS) in the context of an electric bus in the center of Ankara. Six potential electric bus alternatives were evaluated under seven specific criteria. Overall, EV-2 electric buses outperformed other electric bus alternatives based on the chosen criteria. In addition, the stability of the results obtained under different scenarios using this method was established via sensitivity analysis.

scholarly journals Barriers to Corporate Social Responsibility: perceptions of a leading non-governmental organization

2020 ◽  
Vol 15 (4) ◽  
pp. 01-22
Author(s):  
Diego Valério de Godoy Delmonico ◽  
Hugo Henrique dos Santos ◽  
Octaviano Rojas Luiz ◽  
João Victor Rojas Luiz ◽  
Bárbara Stolte Bezerra ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Decision Making ◽  
Corporate Social Responsibility ◽  
Social Responsibility ◽  
Analytic Hierarchy Process ◽  
Multicriteria Decision Making ◽  
Analytic Hierarchy ◽  
Governmental Organization ◽  
Multicriteria Decision ◽  
Corporate Social ◽  
Hierarchy Process

Purpose – This paper aims to identify the main barriers to the development of Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) in the view of a leading Non-governmental Organization (NGO). The proposed methodology evaluates the importance attached to different classes of barriers to CSR from a privileged perspective of a Brazilian NGO. Theoretical framework – This research was based on the current theory of barriers to CSR initiatives and multicriteria decision making. Design/methodology/approach – The Analytic Hierarchy Process (AHP) method was used for the assessment and prioritization of barriers to CSR through expert opinion. Ranking stability was tested by sensitivity analysis of the assigned weights. Findings – The results indicate that the main barrier is the lack of top management commitment. By contrast, the least determinant barriers were the lack of social auditing, diversity, and customer awareness. Originality/value – The article contributes by extending the application of multiple-criteria decision-making methods to CSR and evaluating the relative importance of the barriers. This study also offers empirical results that extend the discussion on barriers to social responsibility, guiding managers and decision makers who lead CSR initiatives in organizations to understand which barriers should be overcome, and where to spend managerial effort on. Keywords - Analytic hierarchy process; Multicriteria decision making; CSR; Non-governmental organizations; Sustainable development.

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