TY - JOUR
T1 - From traditional operational research to multiple criteria decision analysis
T2 - Basic ideas on an evolving field
AU - Ferreira, Fernando A F
AU - Santos, Sérgio P.
AU - Rodrigues, Paulo M M
PY - 2011
Y1 - 2011
N2 - This paper presents the mostrecent evolutionary lines in operational research, through a review of the basic principles that guide this field of research. In broad terms, some emphasis is given to the fact that Multiple Criteria Decision Analysis (or Aid) (MCDA) takes into account that decision-making processes are complex and composed of several actors with different perceptions and value systems, stressing that this approach highlights the limits of objectivity, and considers the possibility that some problems may not have an optimal solution. In this vein, it is beyond the scope of this paper to discuss the modeling of particular problems or to present empirical results. Instead, our study aims to consider, share points of view and/or promote a deeper discussion among researchers who use MCDA. By highlighting some of the main characteristics of MCDA and contributing to the MCDA diffusion, this paper might be a starting point to forecast potential developments in the field.
AB - This paper presents the mostrecent evolutionary lines in operational research, through a review of the basic principles that guide this field of research. In broad terms, some emphasis is given to the fact that Multiple Criteria Decision Analysis (or Aid) (MCDA) takes into account that decision-making processes are complex and composed of several actors with different perceptions and value systems, stressing that this approach highlights the limits of objectivity, and considers the possibility that some problems may not have an optimal solution. In this vein, it is beyond the scope of this paper to discuss the modeling of particular problems or to present empirical results. Instead, our study aims to consider, share points of view and/or promote a deeper discussion among researchers who use MCDA. By highlighting some of the main characteristics of MCDA and contributing to the MCDA diffusion, this paper might be a starting point to forecast potential developments in the field.
KW - Decision process
KW - Evolution
KW - MCDA
KW - Operational research
UR - http://www.scopus.com/inward/record.url?scp=84891867626&partnerID=8YFLogxK
M3 - Review article
AN - SCOPUS:84891867626
SN - 1727-7051
VL - 9
SP - 114
EP - 121
JO - Problems & Perspectives In Management
JF - Problems & Perspectives In Management
IS - 3
ER -