Second order structures in multi-criteria decision making

doi:10.1016/0020-7373(92)90096-4

International Journal of Man-Machine Studies

Volume 36, Issue 4, April 1992, Pages 553-570

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Abstract

We introduce the concept of higher order criteria in the decision making problem. These types of criteria are manifested by situations in which we desire to satisfy a criterion if it is possible without sacrificing the satisfaction to other primary criteria.

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Second order structures in multi-criteria decision making

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Artificial Intelligence

Information Sciences

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