The Analytic Hierarchy Process at Dar Al-Hekma, Saudi Arabia (original) (raw)
I designed and implemented a multicriteria group decision-making model based on the Analytic Hierarchy Process to select the best candidates to send overseas for graduate studies, eventually becoming teachers at the newly created Dar Al-Hekma women's college in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. The paper highlights the model together with the challenges involved in making a scientific application of an OR method that proves to be robust in a highly political environment. Its application does not require from the user an understanding of the sophisticated albeit transparent theory that underlies the methodology. It is user friendly and involves simple constructions in conformity with what people actually do using logic and discussion to express their opinions in a collective effort to make a decision. Its outcome creates public trust in the management of the college. 1. Dar Al-Hekma College Until 1998, the Ministry of Higher Education (MOHE) was the only authority in Saudi Arabia that was responsible for higher education. Education is provided free of charge in Saudi Arabia. Enrolled students are paid a monthly allowance until they graduate. However, as demand for higher education exceeds the capacity of public universities and other public colleges, MOHE is now giving permission to the private sector to provide higher education through non-profit organizations.
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