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The Hierarchical Structure

In: Uses and Limitations of the AHP Method

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  • Nolberto Munier

    (Polytechnic University of Valencia)

  • Eloy Hontoria

    (Universidad Politécnica de Cartagena)

Abstract

This chapter addresses a fundamental issue in Multi-Criteria Decision-Making (MCDM) problems consisting in how to model complex scenarios. It starts by defining complex scenarios and examines the hierarchical structure followed by the AHP method, considered not suitable for modelling them, as well as their relationship with the decision-maker. It provides a hierarchical structure where it can be seen the impossibility in modelling certain characteristics, that may be fundamental in a scenario. It also discusses Saaty’s concept of impacts and feedbacks. The first is impossible to in structure, while the second is inexistent in MCDM scenarios.

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  • Nolberto Munier & Eloy Hontoria, 2021. "The Hierarchical Structure," Management for Professionals, in: Uses and Limitations of the AHP Method, chapter 2, pages 5-13, Springer.
    • Handle: RePEc:spr:mgmchp:978-3-030-60392-2_2
    DOI: 10.1007/978-3-030-60392-2_2
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