On Pre-Selection of Alternatives in the Analytic Hierarchy
On Pre-Selection of Alternatives in the Analytic Hierarchy

Summary/Abstract: The aim of the article is to propose and demonstrate a new approach to multi-criteria decision making with high number of alternatives in the analytic hierarchy process framework. The basis of the proposed method is division of alternatives into predefined sets based on expert’s knowledge, which precedes pair-wise comparisons of alternatives with regard to given criteria. The method significantly reduces the number of pair-wise comparisons necessary to find the best alternative, it is computationally simple and intuitive, so it can enhance managerial decision making in many real-world situations. The use of the method is illustrated by an example, a comparison with standard AHP procedure is provided as well.

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