Managing university rank and tenure decisions using a multi-criteria decision-making approach. (20th March 2019)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Mu, Enrique; Nicola, Cynthia Busin
• Is Part Of: International journal of business and systems research. Volume 13:Number 3(2019)
• Page Start: 297
• Page End: 320
• Publication Date: 2019-03-20
• Subjects: analytic hierarchy process -- AHP -- rank and tenure -- R&T -- university promotion decisions -- decision transparency; Management information systems -- Periodicals; Business -- Data processing -- Periodicals; 658.4038011
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1751-200X

Abstract

Faculty evaluation in academia is a serious concern for higher-education administrators. This study develops a model for rank and tenure (R&T) decisions using an analytic hierarchy process (AHP) multi-criteria decision-making (MCDM) approach. Literature review suggests most R&T evaluations are rather subjective in many institutions. A case method approach is used for the development of a model and demonstration of its use. The proposed evaluation model provides objectivity, transparency and customisation for R&T committee decisions in higher-education institutions.