A network hierarchical feedback system for Taiwanese universities based on the integration of total quality management and innovation

Applied Soft Computing Journal

Volumn 12, Issue 8, 2012, Pages 2394-2408

  Chen, Jui Kuei ^a   Chen, I Shuo ^b  

^a TAMKANG UNIVERSITY   (Taiwan)

^b TRINITY COLLEGE DUBLIN   (Ireland)

Author keywords

Decision making trial and evaluation laboratory (DEMATEL); Fuzzy analytical hierarchical process (FAHP); Fuzzy analytical network process (FANP); Gray relational analysis (GRA); Network hierarchical feedback system (NHFS)

Indexed keywords

ANALYTICAL HIERARCHICAL PROCESS; DEMATEL; FEEDBACK SYSTEMS; FUZZY ANALYTICAL NETWORK PROCESS; GRAY RELATIONAL ANALYSIS;

COMPETITION; DECISION MAKING; EDUCATION; FUZZY LOGIC; INNOVATION; INTEGRATION; SOCIETIES AND INSTITUTIONS; TOTAL QUALITY MANAGEMENT;

QUALITY CONTROL;

EID: 84861905017     PISSN: 15684946     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1016/j.asoc.2012.03.003     Document Type: Article

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