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Fuzzy-Based Decision Support for Strategic Management: Evaluating Electric Vehicle Attractiveness in the Digital Era

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: In an era marked by sustainability challenges and digital transformation, organizations face heightened uncertainty in strategic decision-making. This paper applies a conceptual tool, a fuzzy-based decision model, in the appraisal of the attractiveness of electric vehicle acquisition and navigates the multifaceted complexities of integrating economic, environmental, and infrastructural factors. A concise overview of fuzzy principles highlights their relevance to strategic management in uncertain contexts. The study uses a practical example to demonstrate how fuzzy set-based decision models assess EV attractiveness by synthesizing costs, environmental impact, vehicle depreciation, and energy independence variables. The findings reveal the fuzzy set-based decision model’s potential to enhance decision clarity and efficiency, offering managers a simple but robust framework for navigating complex trade-offs. Implications for sustainable strategic management and suggestions for future research on advanced decision support systems are discussed.

Source: Eng—Advances in Engineering

DOI: 10.3390/eng6050086

Authors: Sónia Gouveia, Daniel H. de la Iglesia, José Luís Abrantes, Alfonso J. López Rivero, Eduardo Gouveia

Institutions: Polytechnic Institute of Viseu, Universidad de Salamanca, Universidad Pontificia de Salamanca

Language: English

Topic: Multi-Criteria Decision Making

Subfield: Management Science and Operations Research

Field: Decision Sciences

Domain: Social Sciences

SDG: Industry, innovation and infrastructure

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $1,448