Group decision support for hazards planning and emergency management: A Group Analytic Network Process (GANP) approach

Jason K Levy,Kouichi Taji

doi:10.1016/j.mcm.2007.03.001

Jason K Levy, Kouichi Taji

https://doi.org/10.1016/j.mcm.2007.03.001

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Journal: Mathematical Modelling	Publication Date: Mar 25, 2007
Citations: 95	License type: elsevier-specific: oa user license

Affiliation: Western Washington University, Nagoya University

Abstract

Advances in the Group Analytic Network Process (GANP) are discussed to support hazards planning and emergency management under incomplete information. A GANP multi-criteria Decision Support System (DSS) is put forth that uses quadratic mathematical programming and interval preference information. Civil defense and emergency managers use the proposed DSS in emergency exercise to select among evacuation and “shelter-in-place” alternatives. It is shown that the proposed GANP architecture can improve decision-making transparency, emergency management effectiveness, and user satisfaction.

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