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An interactive approach for multiobjective decision making

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  • M Köksalan

    (Middle East Technical University)

  • E Karasakal

    (Middle East Technical University)

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We develop an interactive approach for multiobjective decision-making problems, where the solution space is defined by a set of constraints. We first reduce the solution space by eliminating some undesirable regions. We generate solutions (partition ideals) that dominate portions of the efficient frontier and the decision maker (DM) compares these with feasible solutions. Whenever the decision maker prefers a feasible solution, we eliminate the region dominated by the partition ideal. We then employ an interactive search method on the reduced solution space to help the DM further converge toward a highly preferred solution. We demonstrate our approach and discuss some variations.

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  • M Köksalan & E Karasakal, 2006. "An interactive approach for multiobjective decision making," Journal of the Operational Research Society, Palgrave Macmillan;The OR Society, vol. 57(5), pages 532-540, May.
  • Handle: RePEc:pal:jorsoc:v:57:y:2006:i:5:d:10.1057_palgrave.jors.2602019
    DOI: 10.1057/palgrave.jors.2602019
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