Just the job – multi-criteria decision analysis for a personal decision

This article gives an overview of multi-criteria decision analysis (MCDA) and the advantages of using it to structure decision problems. It includes a description of the use of MCDA for a personal decision problem. The analysis was carried out informally on the job offers available to S. The decision problem was then modelled using Analytica, Bayesian updating and sensitivity analysis. The results modelled the decision maker's opinions exactly. This resulted in him being able to negotiate much better working conditions, due to an increased understanding of his situation and what was important to him.