Analytic hierarchy process (AHP) and the definition of attributes to support decision making: a bibliometric analysis

Authors

  • Wellington Gonçalves Universidade Federal do Espírito Santo (UFES), Brasil
  • Alessandro Roberto Rocha Universidade Federal de Juiz de Fora https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3580-7990
  • Fernando Nascimento Zatta Universidade Presbiteriana Mackenzie
  • Diego Vieira dos Santos Instituto Federal de Educação, Ciência e Tecnologia do Espírito Santo

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.47456/bjpe.v7i5.36744

Keywords:

Bibliometric coupling; Bibliometrics; Cocitation; Co-occurrence; Web of Science.

Abstract

Due to its high flexibility and wide applicability, different paths taken and points of view about the Analytic Hierarchy Process (AHP) have been extensively studied in the literature over the last 50 years. At the time this work was written, a bibliometric analysis on the state of the art of how criteria are being defined and measured in the use of AHP for managing activities and operations has not been identified. Thus, we performed a review in the Web of Science (WoS) database, using applied research articles, published between 1970 and 2020. Aspects such as citation and publication structure were used to organize the realization of the estimate of literary evolution through the software Zotero. We then employ VOSviewer software to map cocitation and co-occurrence. The results show a gradual increase in citation and publication structure, in addition to hybrid uses and applications, highlighting AHP as an important element for academia and also for the advancement of knowledge about aiding decision-making. This work contributes to science by identifying practices in the use of AHP, helping different people interested in the subject to understand the different paths and approaches given to the aspects of use.

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Author Biographies

Wellington Gonçalves, Universidade Federal do Espírito Santo (UFES), Brasil

Works with planning and management of operations in the supply chain, working mainly on the following topics: planning and management of services and logistics operations, integration in the supply chain, planning and transport management. His current research interest is in the following topics: logistics and services.

Alessandro Roberto Rocha, Universidade Federal de Juiz de Fora

Master in Public Management from the Federal University of Espírito Santo (2020). Postgraduate in Finance from the Federal University of Juiz de Fora (2014). Bachelor's degree in Business Administration from Faculdade Estácio de Sá de Juiz de Fora (2008). Federal public servant, holding the position of Administrator at the Federal University of Juiz de Fora, Governador Valadares campus, MG.

Fernando Nascimento Zatta, Universidade Presbiteriana Mackenzie

Graduated in Accounting from Universidade Vila Velha, 1985, studied at UFES, 1994, where he specialized in Production Engineering, from FGV-RJ, 1996, where he specialized in Accounting Sciences. From Fucape Business School, 2004, he became a Master in Finance and Accounting. In 2013, he did a Post-MBA in Business Intelligence at FGV-SP. PhD in Production Engineering from the Methodist University of Piracicaba, in 2015. Post-doctorate in Controllership and Business Finance, Universidade Presbiteriana Mackenzie. Post-doctorate in Business Administration, 2017, Methodist University of São Paulo. Extensive professional experience in various industrial, commercial, services and financial organizations from different sectors, having already played the role of advisor to director. Advisor and consultant to Boards of Directors and Supervisory Board - textile segment, mixed economy, state, port authority, health, transport, development. urban, non-profit org, vehicle con, civil construction and auto parts. Acting in Strategic Committees composed of directors, directors and shareholders in the administrative, financial and operational areas. Governance, risks, compliance, internal controls, auditing and due diligence. Consultant in public and private companies such as tax advisor certified by IBGC, board member / C-Level - board member in certif by HSM University. Chairman and member of the Audit Committee certified by the IBGC, member of the audit committee in non-financial companies, by the IBGC - Audit Committee Financial Expert (ACFE). Consultant in risk management, compliance, internal audit, due diligence, in Control-self Assessment, in Risk Management Assurance (CRMA), internal controls, fraud and loss prevention, continuity plans, crisis management. Consultant in the integrity and consistency process of internal controls and financial reports at SOX. Consultant in the implementation of the General Data Protection Law certified by the Vanzolini Foundation. Leader Coaching Training, mentor and IBC certified business coach. Expertise in structuring and implementing risk management programs. Formation of an Audit Committee, through the provision of an autonomous service, of a very personal nature, or through the specialized company, HMZ Consultoria de Negócios ? Management and Result. Experience in business management, corporate and family governance consultant, working in business and corporate operations, development of new products and family business models. Specialist business consultant, succession planning, family businesses, middle market consulting, economic management consulting for companies with a focus on strategic planning, financial planning, budget control, costs, prices and profitability, design and implementation of management information systems, costs, accounting and tax regulation, alliances, partnerships, minority investments and joint ventures, feasibility studies and economic-financial diagnosis, implementation of controllership and shared services, structuring of industrial plants, leasing, operations management, SCM, IPO , issue of debentures, strategic committees, public and private internal and independent audits, resource and competence management, experience in restructuring and knowledge in privatization, divestment and privatization, corporate reorganization, corporate transactions, resource management. Your continuing education includes board member/C-Level - board member programs certified by HSM University (2021), Fiscal Council ? CCF certified by IBGC, Audit Committee certified by IBGC, member of Audit Committee in non-financial companies, by IBGC - Audit Committee Financial Expert (ACFE), update in compliance, governance and risk management by IBGC. GDPR Leader Coaching Training - IBC. 

Diego Vieira dos Santos, Instituto Federal de Educação, Ciência e Tecnologia do Espírito Santo

Magíster en Gestión Pública de la Universidad Federal de Espírito Santo. Tiene una Especialización Lato Sensu en Gestión Pública de la Faculdade Capixaba de Nova Venécia (2012). Graduada en Administración de Empresas por la Faculdade Vale do Cricaré (2011). Trabaja desde 2015 como Servidor Técnico-Administrativo (Administrador) en el Instituto Federal de Educación, Ciencia y Tecnología de Espírito Santo.

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2021-11-17

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Gonçalves, W., Rocha, A. R., Zatta, F. N., & Santos, D. V. dos. (2021). Analytic hierarchy process (AHP) and the definition of attributes to support decision making: a bibliometric analysis. Brazilian Journal of Production Engineering, 7(5), 103–118. https://doi.org/10.47456/bjpe.v7i5.36744

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Vol. 7 No. 5 (2021): Número Regular (Outubro - Dezembro)

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