Design and Development of a Genetic Algorithm Based on Fuzzy Inference Systems for Personnel Assignment Problem
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Universidad Politécnica de Valencia
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Fuzzy inference systems Genetic Algorithm Personnel Assignment Problem Disasters Management and Emergencies Cost-benefit ratio
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2021Referencia bibliográfica
Rabiei, P., & Arias-Aranda, D. (2021). Design and Development of a Genetic Algorithm Based on Fuzzy Inference Systems for Personnel Assignment Problem. WPOM-Working Papers on Operations Management, 12(1), 1-27. doi:[https://doi.org/10.4995/wpom.14699]
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H2020-MSCA-RISE-2018 project 823759 REMESHResumen
In today's competitive markets, the role of human resources as a sustainable competitive advantage is undeniable. Reliable hiring decisions for personnel assignation contribute greatly to a firms' success. This is especially relevant in disasters management and emergency situations where times plays a fundamental role for effective relief and the costbenefit ratio can be improved. The Personnel Assignment Problem (PAP) relies on assigning the right people to the right positions. The solution to the PAP provided in this paper includes the introducing and testing of an algorithm based on a combination of a Fuzzy Inference System (FIS) and a Genetic Algorithm (GA). The evaluation of candidates is based on subjective knowledge and is influenced by uncertainty. A FIS is applied to model experts' qualitative knowledge and reasoning. Also, a GA is applied for assigning assessed candidates to job vacancies based on their competency and the significance of each position. The proposed algorithm is applied in an Iranian company in the chocolate industry. Thirty-five candidates were evaluated and assigned to three different positions. The results were assessed by ten Human Resources (HR) managers and the algorithm results proved to be satisfactory in discovering desirable solutions. Also, two GA selection techniques (tournament selection and proportional roulette wheel selection) were applied and compared. Results show that tournament selection has better performance than proportional roulette wheel selection.