Application of Linear Goal Programming (LGP), the Fuzzy Analytic Hierarchy Process (FAHP), the Prioritization of Factors Case Study: Kermanshah Province Gas Company

Analytical Hierarchy Process (AHP), to prioritize applications such as weighting factors have been used in various fields. Among the methods used to cause weight gain, fuzzy pair wise comparison matrix in analytic hierarchy process, the method of least squares is logarithmic. Approach to complex logarithmic least squares method, and other methods, this study has tried, through a simple process, rather than the existing methods used. In this approach, a linear goal programming model to obtain the relative importance of factors and minimize the inconsistency in the fuzzy pair wise comparison matrix is used. Superiority of this method over other existing methods, the simplicity of computation and minimize the amount of deviation of the matrices are incompatible. Authentication method used for prioritization factors, the empowerment of employees, the gas company of Kermanshah Province, is investigated.

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