Extension of TODIM Method Based on Distance Measures of Decomposed Fuzzy Sets

Abstract

Fuzzy sets allow elements to have partial membership in a set, represented by a membership value between 0 and 1. This feature enables fuzzy sets to model imprecise or vague concepts. Decomposed fuzzy sets, an extension of fuzzy sets, have introduced a novel perspective in the literature by incorporating the Kano model into risk assessment. These sets have also paved the way for new approaches in decision-making methods, highlighting their functional and dysfunctional elements. In this paper, we propose a distance measure for decomposed fuzzy sets and subsequently extend the TODIM method based on this distance measure to DFSs. Then, we provide a numerical example to illustrate its effectiveness and practicality. © The Author(s), under exclusive license to Springer Nature Switzerland AG 2024.