Analytic hierarchy process

This diagram example illustrates analytic hierarchy process technique for decision making. It was designed on the base of Wikimedia Commons file: AHPHierarchy02.png. [commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:AHPHierarchy02.png] "The analytic hierarchy process (AHP) is a structured technique for organizing and analyzing complex decisions, based on mathematics and psychology. It was developed by Thomas L. Saaty in the 1970s and has been extensively studied and refined since then. It has particular application in group decision making, and is used around the world in a wide variety of decision situations, in fields such as government, business, industry, healthcare, shipbuilding and education." [Analytic hierarchy process. Wikipedia] The decision diagram example "Analytic hierarchy process" was designed using ConceptDraw software extended with Decision Making solution from Management area of ConceptDraw Solution Park.