Multicriteria Analysis: Proceedings of the XIth International Conference on MCDM, 1–6 August 1994, Coimbra, Portugal

Front Matter....Pages I-IX
General Introduction....Pages 1-5
Front Matter....Pages 7-7
Complexity Issues and New Trends in Multiple Criteria Decision Aid....Pages 8-14
A Theoretical Framework for M easuring A ttractiveness by a C ategorical B ased E valuation T echnique (MACBETH)....Pages 15-24
Interdependence In Multiple Criteria Decision Making....Pages 25-36
Extended Preference Structures in MultiCriteria Decision Aid....Pages 37-50
Multiple Criteria Decision Making Within Checkland’s Soft Systems Methodology....Pages 51-60
Validation Aspects of a Prototype Solution Implementation to Solve a Complex MC Problem....Pages 61-74
Front Matter....Pages 75-75
Aggregating Preferences: Utility Function and Outranking Approaches....Pages 76-84
A Concordance-Discordance Approach to Multi-Criteria Ranking of Actions with Fuzzy Evaluations....Pages 85-93
A Multiplicative Method for Synthesizing Preference Ratings....Pages 94-102
Some Fundamental Problems in the Selection and Justification of Discrete Alternative MCDM Methods....Pages 103-112
The SOLVER of Volvox Multicriterion Table....Pages 113-123
Front Matter....Pages 125-125
Multi-objective Mathematical Programming....Pages 126-129
On the Development and Future Aspects of Vector Optimization and MCDM....Pages 130-145
Generating Interior Search Directions in Multiple Objective Linear Programming Problems Using Aspiration Levels....Pages 146-155
Preemptive Reference Point Method....Pages 156-167
Some Optimality Conditions in Multiobjective Programming....Pages 168-178
Some Remarks on Trade-off Analysis in Multi-objective Programming....Pages 179-190
Eight Concepts of Optimality....Pages 191-200
Front Matter....Pages 201-201
Interactive Fuzzy Multiobjective Programming....Pages 202-212
Front Matter....Pages 201-201
A Fuzzy Potential Solution Approach to Multi-Criteria and Multi-Constraint Level Linear Programming Problems....Pages 213-224
Distributional Unanimity in Multiobjective Stochastic Linear Programming....Pages 225-236
A Fuzzy Decomposition Method by Right-Hand-Side Allocation for Large-Scale Multiobjective Nonlinear Programming Problems....Pages 237-246
Front Matter....Pages 247-247
Multicriteria Integer Programming: An Overview of the Different Algorithmic Approaches....Pages 248-258
MOIP: A DSS For Multiple Objective Integer Programming Problems....Pages 259-268
Solving Multi-Objective Knapsack Problem by a Branch-and-Bound Procedure....Pages 269-278
Bicriteria Scheduling: Minimizing Flowtime and Maximum Earliness on a Single Machine....Pages 279-288
Front Matter....Pages 289-289
Interactive Multiple Criteria Procedures: Some Reflections....Pages 290-301
A Method for Solving Multiple Objective Linear Programming Problems....Pages 302-309
Interactive Method NIMBUS for Nondifferentiable Multiobjective Optimization Problems....Pages 310-319
The LBS-Discrete Interactive Procedure for Multiple-Criteria Analysis of Decision Problems....Pages 320-330
Front Matter....Pages 331-331
Support for Group Decisions and Negotiations An Overview *....Pages 332-346
N-Person Cooperative Games with Multiple Scenarios....Pages 347-355
Successive Proposals: An Approach to the Computation and Enforcement of Efficient Agreements....Pages 356-365
Opposition and Inefficiency in Negotiated Compromises....Pages 366-375
Front Matter....Pages 377-377
Against Fashion: A Travel Survival Kit In “Modern” MCDA....Pages 378-389
A Flexible Interface for Decision-Aid in Multicriteria Decision Problems....Pages 390-400
Decision Support for MCDM That Is Neural Network-Based and Can Learn....Pages 401-410
Front Matter....Pages 411-411
Behavioral Issues in MCDM: Neglected Research Questions....Pages 412-422
Front Matter....Pages 423-423
Foreword....Pages 423-427
Front Matter....Pages 423-423
An Experimental Comparison of MOLP Interactive Approaches Based on a Regional Planning Model....Pages 428-439
A Multiple Criteria Approach to the Estimation of Environmental Quality....Pages 440-451
Application of MCDA to Corporate Loan Requests Evaluation....Pages 452-464
DSS: They Do Work!....Pages 465-474
OpTIX-II: A Software Environment for MCDM Based on Distributed and Parallel Computing....Pages 475-483
Testing a Bicriterion Location-Allocation Model with Real-World Network Traffic: The Case of Edmonton, Canada....Pages 484-495
On The Use Of Multicriteria Decision Aid Methods To Portfolio Selection....Pages 496-507
Interfirm Performance Evaluation Under Uncertainty: A Multi-dimensional Framework....Pages 508-518
Scenario Analysis and Multicriteria Decision Making....Pages 519-528
A Multicriteria Approach for Evaluating Efficiency and Appropriateness of Industries: A Case in China....Pages 529-538
Valuation of Environmental Goods with Expert Panels....Pages 539-548
A Case-study in Military Decision-making With Mission-oriented Multiple Objectives....Pages 549-560
Front Matter....Pages 561-561
Thoughts on the Future of the Multicriteria Field: Basic Convictions and Outline for a General Methodology....Pages 562-568
MCDM Trends in Natural Resources and Environmental Management....Pages 569-573
Research Agenda in MCDM....Pages 574-578
MCDM at the Crossroads....Pages 579-584
Non-Fully Resolved Questions about the Efficient/Nondominated Set....Pages 585-589
Future Trends in MCDM....Pages 590-595
Towards the Tradeoffs-Free Optimality in MCDM....Pages 596-601
Some Thoughts on MCDM: Myths and Ideas....Pages 602-607
Front Matter....Pages 561-561
The European School of MCDA : Some Recent Trends....Pages 608-616
Back Matter....Pages 617-617