A framework for distributed group multi-criteria decision support Systems.

Pulyamon Vihakapirom, School of Computer Science and Software Engineering, Monash University, Melbourne, 3800. Email: mailto:yuipulyamon@hotmail.com

Dr. Raymond Koon-Ying Li, School of Multimedia Systems, Monash University, Melbourne, 3800. Email: Raymond.li@infotech.monash.edu.au

Keywords

Globalization, Web, Multi Criteria Decision Making (MCDM), Decision Support System (DSS), Group DSS, Analytical Hierarchy Process (AHP), Anonymity

Abstract

Globalization has brought changes to our business environment. Corporate business decision making now often involves groups that are dispersed globally. Traditional face-to-face meetings are costly and are not a practical means of multiple site organization. This research examines an alternative approach to support dispersed group decision making processes utilizing Internet technology. This paper outlines a framework to guide the development of a Multiple Criteria Group Decision Support System that can provide a synchronized meeting to geographically dispersed decision makers. A prototype, called Web-CDMS, was implemented to demonstrate how the framework should be applied and to highlight some issues that need to be addressed during the implementation.