An Ontology Supporting Multiple-Criteria Decision Analysis Method Selection

Abstract

In the last few years multiple-criteria decision analysis methods (MCDA) have received more and more attention from researchers. Consequently, the new methods have made it possible to solve a lot of real-world decision problems in the areas of private lives, management practice or science. However, proper selection of a MCDA method reflecting a decision problem and a decision-maker's preferences is a complex and important issue and inappropriate selection of a MCDA method may lead to generating improper recommendation. Therefore, this paper suggests using an ontology as a tool supporting multiple-criteria decision analysis method selection.

Towards Sustainability in E-Banking Website Assessment Methods

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