Bipolar sorting and ranking of multistage alternatives

Abstract The present paper proposes an extension of the multicriteria Bipolar method, introduced by E. Konarzewska-Gubała, and its application to control multistage, decision processes with a fixed number stages. At each stage, two sets reference points are determined, which constitute system for evaluation stage decisions. end process, multistage alternatives—compositions alternatives—are evaluated. procedure proposed, includes elements Electre methodology, allows assign alternative one six predefined, hierarchical classes, then perform ranking within class. purpose is substantiate dynamic procedure. An essential part numerical example illustrates notions relationships introduced.