Designing a Model for Three-Dimensional Robustness Analysis: A Case Study of Iran Khodro Machine Tools Industries Company

Azar, Adel; Sorourkhah, Ali

doi:10.17485/ijst/2015/v8i28/82447

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“…Traditionally, mainstream OR methods neglect the importance of properly structuring problems in practice [13]. HOR techniques did not sufficiently address many practical problems encountered in social and political science due to their mathematical sophistication but naive contextualization [16]. Furthermore, according to reviews, another substantial consideration is that HOR contributions are plentiful in some operational domains, but minimal in strategic areas [17].…”

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Solving the Problem of Reducing the Audiences’ Favor toward an Educational Institution by Using a Combination of Hard and Soft Operations Research Approaches

Xu,

Edalatpanah,

Sorourkhah

2023

Mathematics

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Because of hyper-complexity, a difficulty to define, multiple stakeholders with conflicting perspectives, and a lack of clear-cut solutions, wicked problems necessitate innovative and adaptive strategies. Operations research (OR) has been a valuable tool for managers to make informed decisions for years. However, as we face increasingly complex and messy problems, it has become apparent that relying solely on either hard or soft OR approaches is no longer sufficient. We need to explore more innovative methodologies to address these wicked problems effectively. This study has bridged the research gap by proposing a structured process encompassing a subdivision-based problem structuring method for defining the wicked problem, a multi-attribute decision-making (MADM) for prioritizing subproblems, and a hard OR technique, data envelopment analysis (DEA) for tackling one of the most critical subdivisions. The proposed methodology, the subdivision-based problem structuring method (SPSM), implemented in a case study, focuses on a higher education institution experiencing a decline in student admissions and involves five steps. First, a diverse group of stakeholders is formed to ensure the comprehensive consideration of perspectives. Second, the wicked problem is defined, considering long-term consequences, multiple stakeholders, and qualitative stakeholder opinions. Third, a hierarchical structure is created to break down the wicked problem into manageable subproblems. Fourth, a multi-criteria decision-making (MCDM) method prioritizes subproblems. Finally, the subproblems are addressed one by one using a combination of soft and hard OR tools. The findings highlight the benefits of integrating hard and soft OR approaches. The study concludes with reflections on the implications of using a combined OR approach to tackle wicked problems in higher education and beyond.

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Solving the Problem of Reducing the Audiences’ Favor toward an Educational Institution by Using a Combination of Hard and Soft Operations Research Approaches

Xu,

Edalatpanah,

Sorourkhah

2023

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“…The popular models which have been studied in the decision-making literature for selecting the desired option can be reviewed in four main categories: (1) classical models and tools in the field of strategic planning such as QSPM and SWOT [6][7][8][9]; (2) scenario planning models [10][11][12][13]; (3) multi-criteria decision-making models [14][15][16][17]; and (4) robustness analysis (RA) models [18][19][20][21]. Considering the previously mentioned challenges as the criteria for evaluating the effectiveness of different models, we can present a more reasonable model in the decision-making process to select the desired option.…”

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A Fuzzy-Weighted Approach to the Problem of Selecting the Right Strategy Using the Robustness Analysis (Case Study: Iran Automotive Industry)

Sorourkhah

Babaie-Kafaki

Azar

et al. 2019

Fuzzy Information and Engineering

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Purpose: We focus on a fuzzy-weighted approach to the robustness analysis based on experts' opinions for selecting a reasonable strategy in a special decision-making problem.Design/methodology/approach: We deal with environmental uncertainty by reviewing performance of the strategies among the alternative futures, to answer some complexities of the strategy selection problem by considering the desired number of scenarios, indicators and options as well as collecting experts' judgments in an appropriate time. Weights of the indicators determining the situations of future scenarios are considered as triangular fuzzy numbers. Also, we use the well-known Dolan-Moré performance profile in order to more precisely investigate the strategies situations, especially when their robustness levels are close to each other.Findings: According to the results, concerning environmental situations as well as the possible future of the automotive industry of Iran, the defensive strategy is a robust decision. Among the substrategies related to the main strategy defensive, retrenchment and divestiture strategies have a higher robustness level.Originality/value: Using matrix modeling, it is possible to overcome some of the weaknesses of the classical robustness analysis related to reviewing few scenarios, indicators and options as well as the time-consuming process of collecting the experts' opinions.

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Introducing Antifragility Analysis Algorithm for Assessing Digitalization Strategies of the Agricultural Economy in the Small Farming Section

Li,

Zhang,

Sorourkhah

et al. 2023

J Knowl Econ

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Designing a Model for Three-Dimensional Robustness Analysis: A Case Study of Iran Khodro Machine Tools Industries Company

Cited by 6 publications

References 18 publications

Solving the Problem of Reducing the Audiences’ Favor toward an Educational Institution by Using a Combination of Hard and Soft Operations Research Approaches

Solving the Problem of Reducing the Audiences’ Favor toward an Educational Institution by Using a Combination of Hard and Soft Operations Research Approaches

A Fuzzy-Weighted Approach to the Problem of Selecting the Right Strategy Using the Robustness Analysis (Case Study: Iran Automotive Industry)

Introducing Antifragility Analysis Algorithm for Assessing Digitalization Strategies of the Agricultural Economy in the Small Farming Section

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