AnImplementation of the Entropy Method for Determining Weighing Coefficientsin a Multicriteria Optimization of Public Procurements

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  • Mališa Žižović Author

Abstract

Determining the weights of criteria is a key problem in multicriteria analysis models. The problem of choosing an appropriate methodof determining criteria weights in problems of multicriteria decision-making (MCDM) is a very important stage. Most authors suggest classifyingthe models of determining the weights of criteria into subjective and objective models. This paper presents the application of the Entropy methodfor determining criteria weights. The Entropy method is tested in the MCDM problem in public procurements. The results show that the Entropy methodshouldn't be used as a correction method because in most cases, the decision maker Also shows that applying the Entropy method in MCDM problems for determining weighing coefficients can be counterproductive.

Author Biography

  • Mališa Žižović

    University of Kragujevac, Faculty of Technical Sciences in Čačak, Serbia

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2026-07-21

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AnImplementation of the Entropy Method for Determining Weighing Coefficientsin a Multicriteria Optimization of Public Procurements. SEMS 2026, 3 (1), 28-44.