Chapter Seven

Summary for Multicriteria Decision-Making Models

7.1. Goal Programming: Formulation and Graphical Solution

Comprehensive explanation of graphical methods for analyzing and solving Goal

Programming issues, aiding in comprehension.
Introduction to Goal Programming, a mathematical technique widely applied in decision-
making scenarios.
Providing guidance on structuring decision hierarchies logically and practically for
effective decision-making.

7.2. Developing Constraints and Goal Equations

Diving into the process of identifying and setting constraints within decision-making
frameworks.
Insight into formulating goal equations representing desired achievements for each
criterion or objective.
Providing guidance on structuring decision hierarchies logically and practically for
effective decision-making.

7.3. Creating an Objective Function with Preemptive Priorities

Illustrating how preemptive priorities impact decision-making outcomes and strategies.

In-depth exploration of creating objective functions, considering preemptive priorities to
address goal importance.
Providing guidance on structuring decision hierarchies logically and practically for
effective decision-making.

7.4. Graphical Solution Procedure

Elaboration on the step-by-step procedure for solving Goal Programming problems using
graphical methods.
 Providing guidance on structuring decision hierarchies logically and practically for
effective decision-making.

7.5. Goal Programming Model

Exploring Goal Programming models and their real-world applications, such as resource
allocation and project planning.
Providing guidance on structuring decision hierarchies logically and practically for
effective decision-making.

7.6. Scoring Models

Explanation of scoring models involving assigning scores or weights to criteria and

alternatives based on importance.
Providing guidance on structuring decision hierarchies logically and practically for
effective decision-making.

7.7. Analytic Hierarchy Process

Providing guidance on structuring decision hierarchies logically and practically for

effective decision-making.
Introducing the Analytic Hierarchy Process (AHP), a structured decision-making
technique based on pairwise comparisons.
Overview of the hierarchical structure used in AHP to organize decision criteria and
establish priorities.

7.8. Developing the Hierarchy

Providing guidance on structuring decision hierarchies logically and practically for

effective decision-making.
Providing guidance on structuring decision hierarchies logically and practically for
effective decision-making.

7.9. Establishing Priorities Using AHP

 Detailing pairwise comparisons in AHP, including techniques for deriving priority scales
and eliciting preferences.
In the Analytic Hierarchy Process (AHP), setting priorities is resolved through pairwise
comparisons.

7.10. Pairwise Comparisons

Pairwise comparison techniques play a pivotal role in AHP. They allow decision-makers
to capture subjective judgments accurately.
Discussion on the importance of pairwise comparison techniques, capturing subjective
judgments accurately.

7.11. Pairwise Comparison Matrix

Constructing and interpreting the pairwise comparison matrix is fundamental in AHP.

This matrix captures the relative preferences between elements.
Insights into constructing and interpreting pairwise comparison matrices, including
methods for aggregating judgments.

7.12. Synthetization

Synthetization involves integrating information from various decision-making techniques. By

combining insights from different approaches, decision outcomes can be improved.
Exploring the process of integrating information from various decision-making
techniques to improve decision outcomes.