Title :
Hierarchical decision process
Author_Institution :
Sch. of Eng., Alaska Univ., Anchorage, AK, USA
Abstract :
The author proposes a new development and some modifications to improve the analytic hierarchy process (AHP) in eliciting and evaluating subjective judgments. These include the constant-sum measurement scale (1-99 scale) for comparing two elements, the logarithmic least squares method (LLSM) for computing normalized values, the sum of inverse column sums (SICS) for measuring the degree of (in)consistency, and sensitivity analysis of pairwise comparisons matrices. In addition, the author discusses the process of constructing hierarchies: generating criteria, classifying criteria, and screening decision alternatives
Keywords :
management; analytic hierarchy process; constant-sum measurement scale; criteria classification; criteria generation; decision alternative screening; logarithmic least squares method; pairwise comparisons matrices; sensitivity analysis; subjective argument evaluation; sum of inverse column sums; Decision making; Engineering management; Least squares methods; Paper technology; Sensitivity analysis; Silicon carbide; Technology management; Time factors; Timing; Uncertainty;
Conference_Titel :
Technology Management : the New International Language
Conference_Location :
Portland, OR
Print_ISBN :
0-7803-0161-7
DOI :
10.1109/PICMET.1991.183745
