8.7. FULL ANALYTICAL CRITERIA METHOD
The full analytical criteria method is based upon work done by Saaty (1988). Saaty's approach is called the analytic hierarchy process (AHP). While analytically rigorous, AHP is cumbersome in both data collection procedures and the analysis. This author recommends that this approach be reserved for truly "heavy-duty" decisions of major strategic importance to the organization. In those cases, you may wish to obtain consulting assistance to assure that the approach is properly applied. In addition, you may want to acquire software to assist in the analysis.[] Brassard (1989) and Saaty (1988) provide detailed examples of the application of the full analytical criteria approach.
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