Decision analysis and methods
Ahmed El-Araby
Abstract
Multiple Criteria Decision Making (MCDM) methods are used widely by researchers to make decisions in the presence of numerous criteria. It is essential to make the right decision for the most of engineering applications which makes the decision-making process more complex and requires further analysis. ...
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Multiple Criteria Decision Making (MCDM) methods are used widely by researchers to make decisions in the presence of numerous criteria. It is essential to make the right decision for the most of engineering applications which makes the decision-making process more complex and requires further analysis. A major issue of MCDM methods that they suffer from the Rank Reversal Phenomenon (RRP). Another drawback to MCDM methods that they produce different ranking when evaluating the same problem. Thus, researcher tend to develop new methods to overcome these problems. This paper explores the applicability of a new MCDM approach namely Measurement Alternatives and Ranking according to Compromise Solution (MARCOS) by solving four different engineering problems. The results of MARCOS method are analyzed throughout a comparison with the results of other MCDM methods. The rank reversal test is explored for each problem to check the robustness of the method. The two phases of analysis indicate that the method is robust and applicable for different types of engineering applications.
Decision analysis and methods
B. Nikjo; J. Rezaeian; N. Javadian
Abstract
The Problem of selecting the best player among other good ones is an important issue in the world of sport. Player selection is a big challenge in all types of clubs, involving multiple criteria that should be evaluated simultaneously. Therefore, an appropriate decision approach for player's selection ...
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The Problem of selecting the best player among other good ones is an important issue in the world of sport. Player selection is a big challenge in all types of clubs, involving multiple criteria that should be evaluated simultaneously. Therefore, an appropriate decision approach for player's selection is required. The goal of this research is to present a new model for clubs' head coaches and managers that consider experts' votes and making a good decision. Thus, this paper considers an approach based on WeFA framework and Multiple Criteria Decision Making (MCDM) methods in Multiple Attribute Group Decision Making (MAGDM) problems for the challenge of best player selection where, important criteria and experts' vote is received by using WeFA. Analytic Hierarchy Process method (AHP) is used for determining the Weight of each criterion. Extended TOPSIS and its application in MAGDM are applied for weighting to decision makers (DMs) and ranking of alternatives. This research can be useful as a practical and scientific framework for managers and head coaches of clubs all around the world. Finally, a numerical example is evaluated to illustrate the proposed methodology.
