A neural network model for the decision-making process based on AHP

A neural network model is proposed for the decision-making process based on the analytic hierarchy process, abbreviated as AHP [Saaty, T. L., 1972]. Although there have been many attempts at developing the neural models of intellectual activities of human beings, to our knowledge there have been few attempts at developing the neural model of decision-making process, which is a typical intellectual activity. By viewing AHP as a model of decision-making process, we present a neural model of the decision-making process. Furthermore, we show that the model also works naturally in more practical situations where we cannot get all the information to make decision. Finally, we apply the proposed neural network to some examples and illustrate its validity through simulations.