A TOPSIS-Based Multi-Criteria Approach to Faculty Recruitment: A Case Study

Abstract:

Selection of qualified faculty is a key success factor for any university. The aim of this paper is to support adequately the decision making process for those connected with the faculty selection process. The steps of fuzzy TOPSIS technique are considered, incorporating a new concept for the ranking of the alternative candidates. The candidates are judged on the following criterias such as strategy formulation/strategic decision making capability, change management /change adaptability, communication/interpersonal skill, leadership, risk/crisis management, knowledge of software/software tools , professional experience , and educational background. Five candidates with different skills are taken for the judgment of their fate. They were asked to answer a set of questionnaires made by the experts and after that they were evaluated by the experts board. The real life application on the selection of any executive member/post shows the practical utility of this method.

• Periodical: Applied Mechanics and Materials (Volume 415)
• Pages: 741-744
• DOI: https://doi.org/10.4028/www.scientific.net/AMM.415.741
• Online since: September 2013
• Authors: D.K. Behera, Asis Sarkar
• Keywords: Closeness Ratio, Linguistic Variables, Management, Multi-Criteria Decision Making, TOPSIS

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