Multi-Attribute Decision-Making Model by Applying Grey Numbers
Volume 20, Issue 2 (2009), pp. 305–320
Pub. online: 1 January 2009
Type: Research Article
Received
1 September 2008
1 September 2008
Accepted
1 December 2008
1 December 2008
Published
1 January 2009
1 January 2009
Abstract
Multi-attribute analysis is a useful tool in many economical, managerial, constructional, etc. problems. The accuracy of performance measures in COPRAS (The multi-attribute COmplex PRoportional ASsessment of alternatives) method is usually assumed to be accurate. This method assumes direct and proportional dependence of the weight and utility degree of investigated versions on a system of attributes adequately describing the alternatives and on values and weights of the attributes. However, there is usually some uncertainty involved in all multi-attribute model inputs. The objective of this research is to demonstrate how simulation can be used to reflect fuzzy inputs, which allows more complete interpretation of model results. A case study is used to demonstrate the concept of general contractor choice of on the basis of multiple attributes of efficiency with fuzzy inputs applying COPRAS-G method. The research has concluded that the COPRAS-G method is appropriate to use.