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A new approach for generating efficient solutions within the goal programming model

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This paper deals with the issue of efficiency in the Goal Programming (GP) model. A general approach for the determination of an efficient solution of GP is presented. An efficiency test for the GP solution is developed; moreover, when this solution is not efficient, an efficient solution that dominates it is determined.

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We would like to thank the two anonymous reviewers for their comments that helped us considerably to improve the paper.

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  1. Kainan University, Luchu, Taiwan

    M Larbani

  2. IIUM University, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

    M Larbani

  3. School of Commerce and Administration, Sudbury, ON, Canada

    B Aouni

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Larbani, M., Aouni, B. A new approach for generating efficient solutions within the goal programming model. J Oper Res Soc 62, 175–182 (2011). https://doi.org/10.1057/jors.2009.185

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