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An MCDM/A Framework for Choosing Rules

  • Adiel Teixeira de AlmeidaEmail author
  • Danielle Costa Morais
  • Hannu Nurmi
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Abstract

Our focus is on the decision process. A Framework for the DPVP (decision process for choosing a voting procedure) is necessary in order to guide how best to aid DMs. It is assumed that DMs may evaluate the impact of VP (Voting Procedure) properties on their own business decision process. It is assumed that the DMs have agreed on some voting procedure. Choosing the most appropriate MCDM/A (Multi-Criteria Decision Making/Aiding) method is essential to ensure the quality of the decision process. When choosing an MCDM/A method, the DM’s preferences should be taken into consideration. A check needs to be made on whether the DM uses compensatory or non-compensatory rationality.

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Authors and Affiliations

  1. 1.Universidade Federal de Pernambuco (UFPE)RecifeBrazil
  2. 2.University of TurkuTurkuFinland

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