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Market Competitiveness Evaluation of Mechanical Equipment with a Pairwise Comparisons Hierarchical Model

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This paper provides a description of how market competitiveness evaluations concerning mechanical equipment can be made in the context of multi-criteria decision environments. It is assumed that, when we are evaluating the market competitiveness, there are limited number of candidates with some required qualifications, and the alternatives will be pairwise compared on a ratio scale. The qualifications are depicted as criteria in hierarchical structure. A hierarchical decision model called PCbHDM was used in this study based on an analysis of its desirable traits. Illustration and comparison shows that the PCbHDM provides a convenient and effective tool for evaluating the market competitiveness of mechanical equipment. The researchers and practitioners might use findings of this paper in application of PCbHDM.

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  • Fujun Hou, 2016. "Market Competitiveness Evaluation of Mechanical Equipment with a Pairwise Comparisons Hierarchical Model," PLOS ONE, Public Library of Science, vol. 11(1), pages 1-18, January.
    • Handle: RePEc:plo:pone00:0146862
    DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0146862
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