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Importance-performance analysis of municipal solid waste management in uncertainty
1Department of Business Innovation and Development, MingDao University, Changhua, Taiwan. ml.tseng@msa.hinet.net
Environmental Monitoring and Assessment
|February 9, 2010
Summary
This study evaluated municipal solid waste management in Taipei, identifying key performance criteria and their relationships. Findings offer insights for improving waste management strategies and decision-making.
Area of Science:
- Environmental Science
- Operations Research
Background:
- Effective municipal solid waste management (MSWM) is crucial for urban sustainability.
- Assessing the performance and importance of MSWM criteria is vital for strategic planning.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate and position the perceived importance and performance of MSWM aspects and criteria in metropolitan Taipei.
- To identify dependence relationships among MSWM aspects and criteria.
Main Methods:
- Utilized fuzzy set theory to handle linguistic vagueness in expert preferences.
- Applied the analytic network process (ANP) to determine dependence relations among 33 MSWM criteria across four aspects.
- Conducted importance-performance analysis (IPA) with input from professionals and academicians.
Main Results:
- Established dependence relationships among key MSWM aspects and criteria in Taipei.
- Quantified the perceived importance and performance of various MSWM factors.
- Highlighted areas requiring managerial attention based on IPA.
Conclusions:
- The study provides a framework for evaluating MSWM performance using expert knowledge and advanced analytical techniques.
- Results offer actionable insights for enhancing MSWM strategies in metropolitan areas.
- Emphasizes the importance of considering interdependencies between MSWM criteria for effective management.
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