Multi criteria decision making (MCDM) methods like analytic hierarchy process, ELECTRE and multi-attribute utility theory are critically studied. They have irregularities in terms of the reliability of ranking of the best alternatives. The Routing Decision Support (RDS) algorithm is trying to improve some of their deficiencies. This paper gives a mathematical verification that the RDS algorithm...

We propose a utility revision mechanism for persuasion among Java-based agents in the Group Choice Design Support System (GCDSS). The GCDSS helps a group decision to make a reasonable choice from alternatives. In the GCDSS, agents negotiate with each other on behalf of their users. The GCDSS is written in the Java language with IBM's Aglets Software Development Kit (ASDK). By using the Java lan...

In an arid country like Kuwait with harsh and hot climate conditions, the scarcity of fresh water supplies presents a serious threat to sustainable socio-economic development and growth. Kuwait is an oil rich country with capital abundance and coastal locations enabled it to build desalination plants for fresh water production that is sold to the customers at highly subsidized prices. However, ...

Maslow created a hierarchy of needs for the individual. He placed the needs in a hierarchy such that only after the needs of a layer are satisfied would an individual care about the needs in the next layer. Using Maslow's insight we create a hierarchy of needs for the team. In this paper we map the needs of a software development team to the need layers that Maslow prescribed for the individual...

The aim of this article is to determine how to select raw material supply options for paper making factory. The decision-making is examined within the framework of benefits, opportunities, costs, and risks (BOCR). A hierarchy is used to prioritize the BOCR themselves are prioritized using the Analytic Hierarchy Process (AHP) ratings approach. A control hierarchy is then created and prioritized ...

todays, decision makers in the organization need toconstantly monitor changes in the environment and organization andmake necessary changes. therefore knowledge about the environmentand organization is necessary in decision making. knowledgemanagement is a key factor for competitive business environment andorganizations are investing heavily in creating centralized knowledgerepositories to impr...

The paper deals with the methodology of complex sensitivity analysis of solution given by one of the popular multiple-criteria decision-making methods, namely the Analytic Hierarchy Process. This methodology includes evaluation of sensitivity of hierarchy elements local ranking to changes in an expert pairwise comparison judgments and evaluation of sensitivity of global ranking of decision alte...

An organizational structure is a vital element of any company's success. It helps to define roles, responsibilities, and reporting relationships, creating framework for effective decision-making communication. In this case study paper, we will examine the three major companies: Amazon, Netflix, IBM. analyses how impacts operations, culture, overall The focus on specific company its structure, e...