Multi-Criteria Decision Making (MCDM) techniques in planning

Argues that the techniques allow information on planning goals and objectives to be converted into evaluation criteria and to be brought into a framework that incorporates the opinions of interest groups. Suggests that multi-criteria decision making techniques have been developed mainly in operation...

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Published in:Progress in planning 1988, Vol.30 (1988), p.1-84
Main Author: Massam, Bryan H.
Format: Article
Language:English
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Decision making
Multiple criteria decision making
Regional planning
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Summary:Argues that the techniques allow information on planning goals and objectives to be converted into evaluation criteria and to be brought into a framework that incorporates the opinions of interest groups. Suggests that multi-criteria decision making techniques have been developed mainly in operations research, though social psychology, regional science and business management also offer useful contributions. (Abstract amended)
ISSN:0305-9006
1873-4510
DOI:10.1016/0305-9006(88)90012-8