Multiattribute coalition formation analysis

A methodology for multiattribute coalition formation analysis is presented. The approach employs a multicriteria decision making technique, called the ordinal deductive selection system (ODSS). ODSS requires that the user provide only ordinal preference and issue importance information in order to develop a comprehensive preference model. Previous work in preference similarity metrics designed for use with conflict analysis is used as an attribute. However, the model is extended to include more qualitative factors that contribute to coalition formation such as the historical relationship between parties. A case is presented to illustrate the approach.< >