Resource allocation: A common set of weights model

Abstract

Allocation problem is an important issue in management. Data envelopment analysis (DEA) is a non-parametric method for assessing a set of decision making units (DMUs). It has proven to be a useful technique to solve allocation problems. In recent years, many papers have been published in this regard and many researchers have tried to find a suitable allocation model based on DEA. Common set of weights (CSWs) is a DEA model which, in contrast with traditional DEA models, does not allow individual weights for each decision making unit. In this manner, all DMUs are assessed through choosing a same set of weights. In this article, we will use the weighted-sum method to solve the multi-objective CSW problem. Then, via introducing a set of special weights, we will connect the CSW model to a non-linear (fractional) CSW model. After linearization, the proposed model is used for allocating resources. To illustrate our model, some examples are also provided.

New Approach in Fixed Resource Allocation and Target Setting Using Data Envelopment Analysis with Common Set of Weights

“…en, the convex combination of these values is considered as the fixed allocated resources. e resource allocation was conducted by Asgharinia et al [13] using CSW. Amirteimoori et al [14] and Hosseinzadeh et al [15] studied resource allocation and targeting with the CSW.…”