Fuzzy multiple attributes and multiple hierarchical decision making

A procedure is proposed to solve the multiple attributes and multiple hierarchical system under fuzzy environment. The approach is based on: 1. (1) fuzzy representation; 2. (2) hierarchical performance evaluation structure, 3. (3) gradient eigenvector method for rating the fuzzy criteria weighting, and 4. (4) using the max-min paired elimination method for aggregation. To illustrate the approach, an example on the evaluation of teaching performance in higher education is solved.