Quantitative Analysis for Management, 13/e

Module 1 Analytic Hierarchy Process

Learning Objectives

After completing this module, students will be able to:

1. M1.1 Use the multifactor evaluation process in making decisions that involve a number of factors, where importance weights can be assigned.

2. M1.2 Understand the use of the analytic hierarchy process in decision making.

3. M1.3 Contrast multifactor evaluation with the analytic hierarchy process.

Many decision-making problems involve a number of factors. For example, if you are considering a new job, factors might include starting salary, career advancement opportunities, work location, the people you would be working with on the job, the type of work you would be doing, and assorted fringe benefits. If you are considering the purchase ...