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Research paper thumbnail of Interactive TOPSIS algorithms for solving multi-level non-linear multi-objective decision-making problems

The International Conference on Mathematics and Engineering Physics, May 1, 2012

This paper extended the concept of the technique for order preference by similarity to ideal solu... more This paper extended the concept of the technique for order preference by similarity to ideal solution (TOPSIS) to develop a methodology for solving multi-level non-linear multiobjective decision-making (MLN-MODM) problems. Also, two new interactive algorithms are presented for the proposed TOPSIS approach for solving these types of mathematical programming problems. The first proposed interactive TOPSIS algorithm includes the membership functions of the decision variables for each level except the lower level of the multilevel problem. These satisfactory decisions are evaluated separately by solving the corresponding single-level MODM problems. The second proposed interactive TOPSIS algorithm lexicographically solves the MODM problems of the MLN-MOLP problem by taking into consideration the decisions of the MODM problems for the upper levels. Illustrative example is presented in order to show the efficiency and superiority of the proposed approach and the two interactive TOPSIS algorithms.

Research paper thumbnail of Multi-choice fractional stochastic multi-objective transportation problem

Research paper thumbnail of Interactive TOPSIS algorithms for solving multi-level non-linear multi-objective decision-making problems

Applied Mathematical Modelling, 2014

This paper extended the concept of the technique for order preference by similarity to ideal solu... more This paper extended the concept of the technique for order preference by similarity to ideal solution (TOPSIS) to develop a methodology for solving multi-level non-linear multiobjective decision-making (MLN-MODM) problems. Also, two new interactive algorithms are presented for the proposed TOPSIS approach for solving these types of mathematical programming problems. The first proposed interactive TOPSIS algorithm includes the membership functions of the decision variables for each level except the lower level of the multilevel problem. These satisfactory decisions are evaluated separately by solving the corresponding single-level MODM problems. The second proposed interactive TOPSIS algorithm lexicographically solves the MODM problems of the MLN-MOLP problem by taking into consideration the decisions of the MODM problems for the upper levels. Illustrative example is presented in order to show the efficiency and superiority of the proposed approach and the two interactive TOPSIS algorithms.

Research paper thumbnail of A Hybrid Approach of Topsis and Fuzzy Goal Programming for Bi-Level Modm Problems with Fuzzy Parameters

International Journal of Mathematical Archive, 2016

I n this paper, TOPSIS (technique for order preference by similarity to ideal solution) approach ... more I n this paper, TOPSIS (technique for order preference by similarity to ideal solution) approach for solving bi-level multi-objective programming problems (BL-MOPP) with fuzzy parameters is proposed. These fuzzy parameters are assumed to be characterized as fuzzy numbers, reflecting the experts' imprecise or fuzzy understanding of the nature of parameters in the problem formulation process. Using the level sets of fuzzy parameters, the corresponding non fuzzy bi-level programming problem is introduced. The proposed approach for obtaining the satisfactory solution of the BL-MOPP with fuzzy parameters includes the membership functions of the distance function from the positive ideal solution (PIS), the membership functions of the distance function from the negative ideal solution (NIS) and the membership functions of the upper level decision variables vector with possible tolerances. Also, a modified TOPSIS approach is presented in this paper. Illustrative numerical example is...

Research paper thumbnail of doi:10.1155/2010/148975 Research Article Fuzzy Goal Programming Procedure to Bilevel Multiobjective Linear Fractional Programming Problems

the Creative Commons Attribution License, which permits unrestricted use, distribution, and repro... more the Creative Commons Attribution License, which permits unrestricted use, distribution, and reproduction in any medium, provided the original work is properly cited. This paper presents a fuzzy goal programming FGP procedure for solving bilevel multiobjective linear fractional programming BL-MOLFP problems. It makes an extension work of Moitra and Pal 2002 and Pal et al. 2003. In the proposed procedure, the membership functions for the defined fuzzy goals of the decision makers DMs objective functions at both levels as well as the membership functions for vector of fuzzy goals of the decision variables controlled by first-level decision maker are developed first in the model formulation of the problem. Then a fuzzy goal programming model to minimize the group regret of degree of satisfactions of both the decision makers is developed to achieve the highest degree unity of each of the defined membership function goals to the extent possible by minimizing their deviational variables an...

Research paper thumbnail of Fuzzy Goal Programming Procedures for Multi-Level Multi-Objective Linear Fractional Programming Problems

In the proposed procedures, the membership functions for the defined fuzzy goals of all objective... more In the proposed procedures, the membership functions for the defined fuzzy goals of all objective functions at all levels as well as the membership functions for vectors of fuzzy goals of the decision variables, controlled by decision makers at the top levels, are developed in the model formulation of the problem. Then fuzzy goal programming approach is used to achieve highest degree of each of the membership goals by minimizing their deviational variables and thereby obtaining the most satisfactory solution for all decision makers.

Research paper thumbnail of A Decomposition Approach based on Taylor Series for Solving Bi-Level Large Scale Quadratic Problems with Fuzzy Numbers

Journal of Statistics Applications & Probability, 2021

Research paper thumbnail of A Decomposition Algorithm For Solving Bi-Level Large Scale Quadratic Management Programming Problems With Fuzzy Numbers

Current Science, 2018

This paper presented a decomposition approach based on Taylor series to solve a bi-level large sc... more This paper presented a decomposition approach based on Taylor series to solve a bi-level large scale quadratic programming problem (BLLSQPP) with fuzzy parameters in the objective function. The basic idea of the proposed approach is to convert the fuzzy number nature of this problem into an equivalent deterministic nature. Then the Taylor series will combine with decomposition algorithm to obtain the satisfactory solution for problem under investigation. To demonstrate the powerful of the proposed approach, a numerical example is solved and compared with the solutions of the Technique for Order Preference by Similarity Ideal Solution (TOPSIS) approach.

Research paper thumbnail of Bi-level Multi-objective Programming Problems with Fuzzy Parameters: Modified TOPSIS Approach

The International Journal of Management, 2016

In this paper, a modified TOPSIS (techniques for order preference by similarity to ideal solution... more In this paper, a modified TOPSIS (techniques for order preference by similarity to ideal solution) approach for solving bi-level multi-objective programming (BL-MOP) problems with fuzzy parameters is presented. These fuzzy parameters are assumed to be characterized by fuzzy numerical data, reflecting the experts' imprecise or fuzzy understanding of the nature of the parameters in the problem formulation process. Firstly, the corresponding non-fuzzy bi-level programming model is introduced based on the α-level set. Secondly, a modified TOPSIS approach is developed, in which the fuzzy goal programming (FGP) approach is used to solve the conflicting bi-objective distance functions instead of max-min operator. As the FGP approach utilized to achieve the highest degree of each membership goal by minimizing the sum of the unwanted deviational variables. Finally, an algorithm to clarify the modified TOPSIS approach, as well as Illustrative numerical example and comparison with the exis...

Research paper thumbnail of A modified TOPSIS approach for solving stochastic fuzzy multi-level multi-objective fractional decision making problem

Research paper thumbnail of Bi-level multi-objective programming problem with fuzzy demands: a fuzzy goal programming algorithm

OPSEARCH, 2013

ABSTRACT In this paper, a fuzzy goal programming (FGP) algorithm for solving bi-level multi-objec... more ABSTRACT In this paper, a fuzzy goal programming (FGP) algorithm for solving bi-level multi-objective programming problems with fuzzy demands is presented. These fuzzy demands reflect the experts' imprecise or fuzzy understandings of the nature of parameters in the problem formulation process are assumed to be characterized as fuzzy numbers. Using the level sets of fuzzy parameters, the corresponding non fuzzy bi-level programming problem is introduced. In the proposed algorithm, the membership functions for the defined fuzzy goals of all objective functions at the two levels, as well as the membership functions for the vector of decision variables controlled by FLDM are developed in the model formulation of the problem. Then FGP algorithm is used to achieve the highest degree of each of the membership goals by minimizing their deviational variables and thereby obtaining the most satisfactory solution for all decision makers. Illustrative numerical example is given to demonstrate the proposed algorithm.

Research paper thumbnail of TOPSIS for Bi-Level MODM Problems

Applied Mathematical Modelling, Jan 1, 2012

ABSTRACT TOPSIS (technique for order preference by similarity to ideal solution) is a multiple cr... more ABSTRACT TOPSIS (technique for order preference by similarity to ideal solution) is a multiple criteria method to identify solutions from a finite set of alternatives based upon simultaneous minimization of distance from an ideal point and maximization of distance from a nadir point. This paper proposes a fuzzy TOPSIS algorithm to solve bi-level multi-objective decision-making (BL-MODM) problems, and in which the objective function at each level are non-linear functions which are to be maximized. The proposed model for getting the satisfactory solution of the BL-MODM problems includes the membership functions for the upper level decision variables vector with possible tolerances, the membership function of the distance function from the positive ideal solution (PIS) and the membership function of the distance function from the negative ideal solution (NIS). A numerical illustrative example is given to clarify the proposed TOPSIS approach of this paper.

Research paper thumbnail of Fuzzy goal programming procedure to bilevel multiobjective linear fractional programming problems

International Journal of Mathematics and …, Jan 1, 2010

This paper presents a fuzzy goal programming FGP procedure for solving bilevel multiobjective lin... more This paper presents a fuzzy goal programming FGP procedure for solving bilevel multiobjective linear fractional programming BL-MOLFP problems. It makes an extension work of . In the proposed procedure, the membership functions for the defined fuzzy goals of the decision makers DMs objective functions at both levels as well as the membership functions for vector of fuzzy goals of the decision variables controlled by first-level decision maker are developed first in the model formulation of the problem. Then a fuzzy goal programming model to minimize the group regret of degree of satisfactions of both the decision makers is developed to achieve the highest degree unity of each of the defined membership function goals to the extent possible by minimizing their deviational variables and thereby obtaining the most satisfactory solution for both decision makers. The method of variable change on the under-and over-deviational variables of the membership goals associated with the fuzzy goals of the model is introduced to solve the problem efficiently by using linear goal programming LGP methodology. Illustrative numerical example is given to demonstrate the procedure. * n 2 2

Research paper thumbnail of Solving multi-level multi-objective linear programming problems through fuzzy goal programming approach

Applied Mathematical Modelling, Jan 1, 2010

In this paper, two new algorithms are presented to solve multi-level multi-objective linear progr... more In this paper, two new algorithms are presented to solve multi-level multi-objective linear programming (ML-MOLP) problems through the fuzzy goal programming (FGP) approach. The membership functions for the defined fuzzy goals of all objective functions at all levels are developed in the model formulation of the problem; so also are the membership functions for vectors of fuzzy goals of the decision variables, controlled by decision makers at the top levels. Then the fuzzy goal programming approach is used to achieve the highest degree of each of the membership goals by minimizing their deviational variables and thereby obtain the most satisfactory solution for all decision makers.

Research paper thumbnail of Fuzzy goal programming algorithm for solving decentralized bi-level multi-objective programming problems

Fuzzy Sets and Systems, Jan 1, 2009

ABSTRACT This paper presents fuzzy goal programming (FGP) algorithm for solving decentralized bi-... more ABSTRACT This paper presents fuzzy goal programming (FGP) algorithm for solving decentralized bi-level multi-objective programming (DBL-MOP) problems with a single decision maker at the upper level and multiple decision makers at the lower level. A FGP algorithm for DBL-multi-objective linear programming (DBL-MOLP) problems is proposed. This algorithm is extended to solve bi-level multi-objective linear fractional programming (DBL-MOLFP) problems. In the proposed algorithm, the membership functions for the defined fuzzy goals of all objective functions at the two levels as well as the membership functions for vector of fuzzy goals of the decision variables controlled by ULDM are developed in the model formulation of the problem. Then FGP approach is used to achieve highest degree of each of the membership goals by minimizing their deviational variables and thereby obtaining the most satisfactory solution for all decision makers. Illustrative numerical examples are given to demonstrate the proposed algorithm.

Research paper thumbnail of Interactive balance space approach for solving multi-level multi-objective programming problems

Information Sciences, Jan 1, 2007

ABSTRACT This paper studies a multi-level multi-objective decision-making (ML-MODM) problems with... more ABSTRACT This paper studies a multi-level multi-objective decision-making (ML-MODM) problems with linear or non-linear constraints. The objective functions at each level are non-linear functions, which are to be maximized or minimized.This paper presents a three-level multi-objective decision-making (TL-MODM) model and an interactive algorithm for solving such a model. The algorithm simplifies three-level multi-objective decision-making problems by transforming them into separate multi-objective decision making problems at each level, thereby avoiding the difficulty associated with non-convex mathematical programming. Our algorithm is an extension of the work of Shi and Xia [X. Shi, H. Xia, Interactive bi-level multi-objective decision making, Journal of the Operational Research Society 48 (1997) 943–949], which dealt with interactive bi-level multi-objective decision-making problems, with some modifications in assigning satisfactoriness to each objective function in all the levels of the TL-MODM problem. Also, we solve each separate multi-objective decision making problem of the TL-MODM problem by the balance space approach.A new formula is introduced to interconnect the satisfactoriness and the proportions of deviation needed to reflect the relative importance of each objective function. Thus, we have the proportions of deviation including satisfactoriness.In addition, we present new definitions for the satisfactoriness and the preferred solution in view of singular-level multi-objective decision making problems that corresponds to the η-optimal solution of the balance space approach. Also, new definitions for the feasible solution and the preferred solution (η-optimal point) of the TL-MODM problem are presented. An illustrative numerical example is given to demonstrate the algorithm.

Research paper thumbnail of Interactive TOPSIS algorithms for solving multi-level non-linear multi-objective decision-making problems

The International Conference on Mathematics and Engineering Physics, May 1, 2012

This paper extended the concept of the technique for order preference by similarity to ideal solu... more This paper extended the concept of the technique for order preference by similarity to ideal solution (TOPSIS) to develop a methodology for solving multi-level non-linear multiobjective decision-making (MLN-MODM) problems. Also, two new interactive algorithms are presented for the proposed TOPSIS approach for solving these types of mathematical programming problems. The first proposed interactive TOPSIS algorithm includes the membership functions of the decision variables for each level except the lower level of the multilevel problem. These satisfactory decisions are evaluated separately by solving the corresponding single-level MODM problems. The second proposed interactive TOPSIS algorithm lexicographically solves the MODM problems of the MLN-MOLP problem by taking into consideration the decisions of the MODM problems for the upper levels. Illustrative example is presented in order to show the efficiency and superiority of the proposed approach and the two interactive TOPSIS algorithms.

Research paper thumbnail of Multi-choice fractional stochastic multi-objective transportation problem

Research paper thumbnail of Interactive TOPSIS algorithms for solving multi-level non-linear multi-objective decision-making problems

Applied Mathematical Modelling, 2014

This paper extended the concept of the technique for order preference by similarity to ideal solu... more This paper extended the concept of the technique for order preference by similarity to ideal solution (TOPSIS) to develop a methodology for solving multi-level non-linear multiobjective decision-making (MLN-MODM) problems. Also, two new interactive algorithms are presented for the proposed TOPSIS approach for solving these types of mathematical programming problems. The first proposed interactive TOPSIS algorithm includes the membership functions of the decision variables for each level except the lower level of the multilevel problem. These satisfactory decisions are evaluated separately by solving the corresponding single-level MODM problems. The second proposed interactive TOPSIS algorithm lexicographically solves the MODM problems of the MLN-MOLP problem by taking into consideration the decisions of the MODM problems for the upper levels. Illustrative example is presented in order to show the efficiency and superiority of the proposed approach and the two interactive TOPSIS algorithms.

Research paper thumbnail of A Hybrid Approach of Topsis and Fuzzy Goal Programming for Bi-Level Modm Problems with Fuzzy Parameters

International Journal of Mathematical Archive, 2016

I n this paper, TOPSIS (technique for order preference by similarity to ideal solution) approach ... more I n this paper, TOPSIS (technique for order preference by similarity to ideal solution) approach for solving bi-level multi-objective programming problems (BL-MOPP) with fuzzy parameters is proposed. These fuzzy parameters are assumed to be characterized as fuzzy numbers, reflecting the experts' imprecise or fuzzy understanding of the nature of parameters in the problem formulation process. Using the level sets of fuzzy parameters, the corresponding non fuzzy bi-level programming problem is introduced. The proposed approach for obtaining the satisfactory solution of the BL-MOPP with fuzzy parameters includes the membership functions of the distance function from the positive ideal solution (PIS), the membership functions of the distance function from the negative ideal solution (NIS) and the membership functions of the upper level decision variables vector with possible tolerances. Also, a modified TOPSIS approach is presented in this paper. Illustrative numerical example is...

Research paper thumbnail of doi:10.1155/2010/148975 Research Article Fuzzy Goal Programming Procedure to Bilevel Multiobjective Linear Fractional Programming Problems

the Creative Commons Attribution License, which permits unrestricted use, distribution, and repro... more the Creative Commons Attribution License, which permits unrestricted use, distribution, and reproduction in any medium, provided the original work is properly cited. This paper presents a fuzzy goal programming FGP procedure for solving bilevel multiobjective linear fractional programming BL-MOLFP problems. It makes an extension work of Moitra and Pal 2002 and Pal et al. 2003. In the proposed procedure, the membership functions for the defined fuzzy goals of the decision makers DMs objective functions at both levels as well as the membership functions for vector of fuzzy goals of the decision variables controlled by first-level decision maker are developed first in the model formulation of the problem. Then a fuzzy goal programming model to minimize the group regret of degree of satisfactions of both the decision makers is developed to achieve the highest degree unity of each of the defined membership function goals to the extent possible by minimizing their deviational variables an...

Research paper thumbnail of Fuzzy Goal Programming Procedures for Multi-Level Multi-Objective Linear Fractional Programming Problems

In the proposed procedures, the membership functions for the defined fuzzy goals of all objective... more In the proposed procedures, the membership functions for the defined fuzzy goals of all objective functions at all levels as well as the membership functions for vectors of fuzzy goals of the decision variables, controlled by decision makers at the top levels, are developed in the model formulation of the problem. Then fuzzy goal programming approach is used to achieve highest degree of each of the membership goals by minimizing their deviational variables and thereby obtaining the most satisfactory solution for all decision makers.

Research paper thumbnail of A Decomposition Approach based on Taylor Series for Solving Bi-Level Large Scale Quadratic Problems with Fuzzy Numbers

Journal of Statistics Applications & Probability, 2021

Research paper thumbnail of A Decomposition Algorithm For Solving Bi-Level Large Scale Quadratic Management Programming Problems With Fuzzy Numbers

Current Science, 2018

This paper presented a decomposition approach based on Taylor series to solve a bi-level large sc... more This paper presented a decomposition approach based on Taylor series to solve a bi-level large scale quadratic programming problem (BLLSQPP) with fuzzy parameters in the objective function. The basic idea of the proposed approach is to convert the fuzzy number nature of this problem into an equivalent deterministic nature. Then the Taylor series will combine with decomposition algorithm to obtain the satisfactory solution for problem under investigation. To demonstrate the powerful of the proposed approach, a numerical example is solved and compared with the solutions of the Technique for Order Preference by Similarity Ideal Solution (TOPSIS) approach.

Research paper thumbnail of Bi-level Multi-objective Programming Problems with Fuzzy Parameters: Modified TOPSIS Approach

The International Journal of Management, 2016

In this paper, a modified TOPSIS (techniques for order preference by similarity to ideal solution... more In this paper, a modified TOPSIS (techniques for order preference by similarity to ideal solution) approach for solving bi-level multi-objective programming (BL-MOP) problems with fuzzy parameters is presented. These fuzzy parameters are assumed to be characterized by fuzzy numerical data, reflecting the experts' imprecise or fuzzy understanding of the nature of the parameters in the problem formulation process. Firstly, the corresponding non-fuzzy bi-level programming model is introduced based on the α-level set. Secondly, a modified TOPSIS approach is developed, in which the fuzzy goal programming (FGP) approach is used to solve the conflicting bi-objective distance functions instead of max-min operator. As the FGP approach utilized to achieve the highest degree of each membership goal by minimizing the sum of the unwanted deviational variables. Finally, an algorithm to clarify the modified TOPSIS approach, as well as Illustrative numerical example and comparison with the exis...

Research paper thumbnail of A modified TOPSIS approach for solving stochastic fuzzy multi-level multi-objective fractional decision making problem

Research paper thumbnail of Bi-level multi-objective programming problem with fuzzy demands: a fuzzy goal programming algorithm

OPSEARCH, 2013

ABSTRACT In this paper, a fuzzy goal programming (FGP) algorithm for solving bi-level multi-objec... more ABSTRACT In this paper, a fuzzy goal programming (FGP) algorithm for solving bi-level multi-objective programming problems with fuzzy demands is presented. These fuzzy demands reflect the experts' imprecise or fuzzy understandings of the nature of parameters in the problem formulation process are assumed to be characterized as fuzzy numbers. Using the level sets of fuzzy parameters, the corresponding non fuzzy bi-level programming problem is introduced. In the proposed algorithm, the membership functions for the defined fuzzy goals of all objective functions at the two levels, as well as the membership functions for the vector of decision variables controlled by FLDM are developed in the model formulation of the problem. Then FGP algorithm is used to achieve the highest degree of each of the membership goals by minimizing their deviational variables and thereby obtaining the most satisfactory solution for all decision makers. Illustrative numerical example is given to demonstrate the proposed algorithm.

Research paper thumbnail of TOPSIS for Bi-Level MODM Problems

Applied Mathematical Modelling, Jan 1, 2012

ABSTRACT TOPSIS (technique for order preference by similarity to ideal solution) is a multiple cr... more ABSTRACT TOPSIS (technique for order preference by similarity to ideal solution) is a multiple criteria method to identify solutions from a finite set of alternatives based upon simultaneous minimization of distance from an ideal point and maximization of distance from a nadir point. This paper proposes a fuzzy TOPSIS algorithm to solve bi-level multi-objective decision-making (BL-MODM) problems, and in which the objective function at each level are non-linear functions which are to be maximized. The proposed model for getting the satisfactory solution of the BL-MODM problems includes the membership functions for the upper level decision variables vector with possible tolerances, the membership function of the distance function from the positive ideal solution (PIS) and the membership function of the distance function from the negative ideal solution (NIS). A numerical illustrative example is given to clarify the proposed TOPSIS approach of this paper.

Research paper thumbnail of Fuzzy goal programming procedure to bilevel multiobjective linear fractional programming problems

International Journal of Mathematics and …, Jan 1, 2010

This paper presents a fuzzy goal programming FGP procedure for solving bilevel multiobjective lin... more This paper presents a fuzzy goal programming FGP procedure for solving bilevel multiobjective linear fractional programming BL-MOLFP problems. It makes an extension work of . In the proposed procedure, the membership functions for the defined fuzzy goals of the decision makers DMs objective functions at both levels as well as the membership functions for vector of fuzzy goals of the decision variables controlled by first-level decision maker are developed first in the model formulation of the problem. Then a fuzzy goal programming model to minimize the group regret of degree of satisfactions of both the decision makers is developed to achieve the highest degree unity of each of the defined membership function goals to the extent possible by minimizing their deviational variables and thereby obtaining the most satisfactory solution for both decision makers. The method of variable change on the under-and over-deviational variables of the membership goals associated with the fuzzy goals of the model is introduced to solve the problem efficiently by using linear goal programming LGP methodology. Illustrative numerical example is given to demonstrate the procedure. * n 2 2

Research paper thumbnail of Solving multi-level multi-objective linear programming problems through fuzzy goal programming approach

Applied Mathematical Modelling, Jan 1, 2010

In this paper, two new algorithms are presented to solve multi-level multi-objective linear progr... more In this paper, two new algorithms are presented to solve multi-level multi-objective linear programming (ML-MOLP) problems through the fuzzy goal programming (FGP) approach. The membership functions for the defined fuzzy goals of all objective functions at all levels are developed in the model formulation of the problem; so also are the membership functions for vectors of fuzzy goals of the decision variables, controlled by decision makers at the top levels. Then the fuzzy goal programming approach is used to achieve the highest degree of each of the membership goals by minimizing their deviational variables and thereby obtain the most satisfactory solution for all decision makers.

Research paper thumbnail of Fuzzy goal programming algorithm for solving decentralized bi-level multi-objective programming problems

Fuzzy Sets and Systems, Jan 1, 2009

ABSTRACT This paper presents fuzzy goal programming (FGP) algorithm for solving decentralized bi-... more ABSTRACT This paper presents fuzzy goal programming (FGP) algorithm for solving decentralized bi-level multi-objective programming (DBL-MOP) problems with a single decision maker at the upper level and multiple decision makers at the lower level. A FGP algorithm for DBL-multi-objective linear programming (DBL-MOLP) problems is proposed. This algorithm is extended to solve bi-level multi-objective linear fractional programming (DBL-MOLFP) problems. In the proposed algorithm, the membership functions for the defined fuzzy goals of all objective functions at the two levels as well as the membership functions for vector of fuzzy goals of the decision variables controlled by ULDM are developed in the model formulation of the problem. Then FGP approach is used to achieve highest degree of each of the membership goals by minimizing their deviational variables and thereby obtaining the most satisfactory solution for all decision makers. Illustrative numerical examples are given to demonstrate the proposed algorithm.

Research paper thumbnail of Interactive balance space approach for solving multi-level multi-objective programming problems

Information Sciences, Jan 1, 2007

ABSTRACT This paper studies a multi-level multi-objective decision-making (ML-MODM) problems with... more ABSTRACT This paper studies a multi-level multi-objective decision-making (ML-MODM) problems with linear or non-linear constraints. The objective functions at each level are non-linear functions, which are to be maximized or minimized.This paper presents a three-level multi-objective decision-making (TL-MODM) model and an interactive algorithm for solving such a model. The algorithm simplifies three-level multi-objective decision-making problems by transforming them into separate multi-objective decision making problems at each level, thereby avoiding the difficulty associated with non-convex mathematical programming. Our algorithm is an extension of the work of Shi and Xia [X. Shi, H. Xia, Interactive bi-level multi-objective decision making, Journal of the Operational Research Society 48 (1997) 943–949], which dealt with interactive bi-level multi-objective decision-making problems, with some modifications in assigning satisfactoriness to each objective function in all the levels of the TL-MODM problem. Also, we solve each separate multi-objective decision making problem of the TL-MODM problem by the balance space approach.A new formula is introduced to interconnect the satisfactoriness and the proportions of deviation needed to reflect the relative importance of each objective function. Thus, we have the proportions of deviation including satisfactoriness.In addition, we present new definitions for the satisfactoriness and the preferred solution in view of singular-level multi-objective decision making problems that corresponds to the η-optimal solution of the balance space approach. Also, new definitions for the feasible solution and the preferred solution (η-optimal point) of the TL-MODM problem are presented. An illustrative numerical example is given to demonstrate the algorithm.