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2.3 Important Process to Follow
MCDM has essential steps to consider. The analytical decisions highly considered
include the following;
STEP 1 Defining The Problem:
This is one of the most important steps to consider when making a decision. Without
identifying the problem, the whole system becomes vague. Furthermore, in any case,
the essential importance to note is to understand a problem before finding the solution.
In many cases people tend to take decisions without understanding them. This could
relatively affect the whole decision without solution.
STEP 2 Determination of the Goal:
This process is done after problem is identified with a defined objective to propose
the decision making. The goal of any decision making is guided by the end result.
In other words, if there is no clear goal for the MCDM, then the result may be
affected. For instance, when an individual intends to purchase an object, the person
may consider an affordable yet qualitative product, which is regarded here as the
objective.
STEP 3 Specify Criteria:
Another important thing to consider is selection of the right criteria in MCDA. This
is considered as an attribute that guides an individual in getting the right objective.
The criteria selected determine the success of our objectives. However, it is important
to consider meaningful criteria when setting an objective. This will enable a better
comparison among the options at hand. Criteria make the objective to have meaning.
It can be expressed when we compare two individuals. For instance, a person buys a
mobile phone and another person buys fruits. These individuals clearly have the same
objective even when they bought different items. Their objectives were to buy cheap
and qualitative objects. Also, their criteria here are obviously different because they
have two different subjects bought. For the individuals that bought fruit, the criteria
attached to the purchase of fruit might be quality and durability while the other
individual that purchased mobile phone might be quality and its capacity such as
camera quality or its version.
STEP 4 Determining the Avaliable Alternatives:
Lists of options are important to design after the criteria are extracted. In other
words, getting the right criteria does not complete our determined objective of getting
something done, it also enables progressive work. Drawing a list of options will
enable our criteria to make more sense for a proper analysis. Another perspective is
when we have items that share the same function and quantity but have different cost
and quality. This can be seen when applying universities. Sometimes, individuals
B. Uzun et al.
2.3 Important Process to Follow
MCDM has essential steps to consider. The analytical decisions highly considered
include the following;
STEP 1 Defining The Problem:
This is one of the most important steps to consider when making a decision. Without
identifying the problem, the whole system becomes vague. Furthermore, in any case,
the essential importance to note is to understand a problem before finding the solution.
In many cases people tend to take decisions without understanding them. This could
relatively affect the whole decision without solution.
STEP 2 Determination of the Goal:
This process is done after problem is identified with a defined objective to propose
the decision making. The goal of any decision making is guided by the end result.
In other words, if there is no clear goal for the MCDM, then the result may be
affected. For instance, when an individual intends to purchase an object, the person
may consider an affordable yet qualitative product, which is regarded here as the
objective.
STEP 3 Specify Criteria:
Another important thing to consider is selection of the right criteria in MCDA. This
is considered as an attribute that guides an individual in getting the right objective.
The criteria selected determine the success of our objectives. However, it is important
to consider meaningful criteria when setting an objective. This will enable a better
comparison among the options at hand. Criteria make the objective to have meaning.
It can be expressed when we compare two individuals. For instance, a person buys a
mobile phone and another person buys fruits. These individuals clearly have the same
objective even when they bought different items. Their objectives were to buy cheap
and qualitative objects. Also, their criteria here are obviously different because they
have two different subjects bought. For the individuals that bought fruit, the criteria
attached to the purchase of fruit might be quality and durability while the other
individual that purchased mobile phone might be quality and its capacity such as
camera quality or its version.
STEP 4 Determining the Avaliable Alternatives:
Lists of options are important to design after the criteria are extracted. In other
words, getting the right criteria does not complete our determined objective of getting
something done, it also enables progressive work. Drawing a list of options will
enable our criteria to make more sense for a proper analysis. Another perspective is
when we have items that share the same function and quantity but have different cost
and quality. This can be seen when applying universities. Sometimes, individuals