Applying multi-attribute analysis to contractor selection decisions

Olomolaiye, Paul O.; Holt, Gary D.; Olomolaiye, Paul; Harris, Frank C.

Abstract

Contractor selection is made onerous by the existence of many decision parameters and several outcome options. Notwithstanding these difficulties, the multi-attribute analysis (MAA) technique facilitates this decision task in being able to evaluate alternatives and indicate optimum choice. Several variations of MAA are presented and the fundamental advantages and disadvantages associated with each are highlighted. An overview of a three-tier MAA procedure designed to encompass the entire selection process culminates in a worked example of contractor evaluation utilizing a computer spreadsheet approach. While the procedure is presented in a construction contracting context, the methodologies cited are of potential benefit in a wide selection of purchasing scenarios. © 1994.

Citation

Olomolaiye, P. O., Holt, G. D., Olomolaiye, P., & Harris, F. C. (1994). Applying multi-attribute analysis to contractor selection decisions. European Journal of Purchasing and Supply Management, 1(3), 139-148. https://doi.org/10.1016/0969-7012%2894%2990003-5

• Journal Article Type: Article
• Publication Date: Jan 1, 1994
• Journal: European Journal of Purchasing and Supply Management
• Print ISSN: 0969-7012
• Peer Reviewed: Peer Reviewed
• Volume: 1
• Issue: 3
• Pages: 139-148
• DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/0969-7012%2894%2990003-5
• Keywords: multi-attribute analysis, contractor selection
• Public URL: https://uwe-repository.worktribe.com/output/1108044
• Publisher URL: http://www.elsevier.com/