Authors : Tshepo Ramarumo, Lebogang Eunice Sesale and Solly Matshonisa Seeletse
Abstract: Selection problems where merit should be used have recently been infected with corrupt and unscientific subjective behaviours. The eventual problem of illogic that is rife thus far is lack of economic improvement among nations. The study demonstrates use of statistical methods in ensuring that merit selection of various candidates can be guaranteed. The method used is a common statistical method used for various purposes and this study applies it in selection problems to demonstrate the fairness that it endorses. The study demonstrates the quality of the Simple Additive Weight (SAW) statistic in performing selection in an impartial manner. The SAW method assisted the selection of a worthy competitor, objectively without the interference of the analyst.
Tshepo Ramarumo, Lebogang Eunice Sesale and Solly Matshonisa Seeletse, 2020. Simple Additive Weight Method in Comparison Problems: A Job Applicant Selection Problem. Journal of Engineering and Applied Sciences, 15: 1835-1843.