Abstract:
The objective of this research is to offer a tool of multiple criteria decision-making based on Analytical Hierarchy Process (AHP) for selecting operations manager who is capable to solve customer problem and operational problem at service shop of a telecommunication company. The step of this research consists of four phases. The first phase is to determine criteria for evaluating the capability in operations management of an operations manager at services encounter shop. The result showed that there were three criteria including the ability to design service process, the ability to operate service process, and the ability to conduct improvement. In phase two, the multiple criteria which derive from first phase are developed into a multiple choice questions test. The test was verified to distinguish between candidate who have and not have the knowledge in operations management in the case companys context. This test was given to the actual 33 operations managers candidates. In phase three, the multiple criteria from phase one and the test result from phase two were put into the AHP model and the program analyzed and suggested the best candidate who is suitable to be an operations manager. This program also provides sensitivity analysis to check sensitive and opportunity for changing the weight and score. Finally, a decision support system (DSS) was developed into a program and manual that assists in the selection of operations manager. Furthermore, this program and manual were implemented in the case company. The validity of this program was checked with top management. The result showed that the average score of feasibility, usability and utility is 80.95%, 81.90%, and 81.90% respectively. It has been concluded that the result of research is valid and satisfy.