Multiobjective and Multistakeholder Choice

Abstract

This technical note considers how one makes choices in situations where there are multiple objectives and attributes that measure performance against these objectives. In some instances, given attributes may be important because they measure impacts of a choice on specific stakeholders. The note considers elimination of alternatives by aspects, dominance, and some decision rules that do not require compensatory trade-offs (lexicographic, satisficing). Methods for rate and weight (linear additive scoring rules) are described and illustrated.