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Asian Journal of Managerial Science (AJMS)

Editor Dr. Tan Fee Yean
Print ISSN : 2249 - 6300
Frequency : Quarterly

An Assessment of Objectivity Convergence of Fuzzy TOPSIS Method Extended With Rank Order Weights in Group Decision Making

Author : Ayan Chattopadhyay and Upasana Bose
Volume 7 No.3 October-December 2018 pp 26-33

Abstract

Group decision making in a multi criteria environment is a familiar business situation where the decision makers identify an ideal choice, among many. The situation gets complex when decision makers do not have crisp data to deal with. The fuzzy TOPSIS method, and its likes, provides solution to such problems and the criteria weight plays a determinant role in the overall priority estimation. This paper presents an extended fuzzy TOPSIS approach by incorporating criteria weights derived from rank order. It considers three criteria weights; the rank order centroid, rank sum and rank reciprocal weights. The criteria weights are calculated separately and integrated with fuzzy TOPSIS method to rank choices. Finally, objectivity convergence of the alternative rankings is tested. The proposed method yields a fairly uniform and consistent result in the case of supply chain management and anticipates wide application in multi criteria environment, concomitant with uncertainty and vagueness.

Keywords

MCDM, Fuzzy TOPSIS, Rank Order Centroid, Rank Sum, Rank Reciprocal

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Asian Journal of Managerial Science (AJMS) is a quarterly international peer-reviewed journal of Managerial Science. One of the objectives of this journal is to disseminate knowledge on various research issues connected with the topics include, but are not limited to:

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Group decision making in a multi criteria environment is a familiar business situation where the decision makers identify an ideal choice, among many. The situation gets complex when decision makers do not have crisp data to deal with. The fuzzy TOPSIS method, and its likes, provides solution to such problems and the criteria weight plays a determinant role in the overall priority estimation. This paper presents an extended fuzzy TOPSIS approach by incorporating criteria weights derived from rank order. It considers three criteria weights; the rank order centroid, rank sum and rank reciprocal weights. The criteria weights are calculated separately and integrated with fuzzy TOPSIS method to rank choices. Finally, objectivity convergence of the alternative rankings is tested. The proposed method yields a fairly uniform and consistent result in the case of supply chain management and anticipates wide application in multi criteria environment, concomitant with uncertainty and vagueness.

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Department of Accountancy, University of Malaya, Malaysia
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Department Of Business Strategy And Policy, University of Malaya, Malaysia
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Department of Corporate Secretaryship, Alagappa University,Tamil Nadu, India
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Department Of Operation and Management Information, University of Malaya, Malaysia
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