Two-stage MCDM approach in the selection of manager training techniques

Abstract

Convenient management of the qualities of the managers who play effective and strategic roles in business decisions is very crucial. To develop and improve in terms of their managerial sense is significantly related to the training for the personnel who are nominated to be managers by the Human Resources (HR) department. The manager training techniques in the literature are divided into two main groups: on-the-job and off-the-job techniques. In this study, on-the-job manager training techniques which is highly important for the business and used for managers' training were evaluated. A two-stage integrated methodology was used to solve the problem. Hesitant Fuzzy Analytical Hierarchy Process (HF-AHP) was used to obtain criteria’ weights. The weights were included as an input to the MOORA method used to order training methods. The fact that the criteria affecting the choice of on-the-job training techniques cannot be distinguished from each other by certain lines and that it will be subjectively assessed has necessitated the inclusion of Hesitant Fuzzy LTS to the study. The criteria for the techniques were determined in the context of brainstorming conducted by HR experts and the authors. 

Keywords

• Human Resource,MCDM,Manager Training Techniques,Fuzzy

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