Prioritization of Mellat Bank’s Branches in semnan by means of analytical hierarchy process (AHP) and weight calculation technique of special vector

Abstract

Banks and credit and financial institutions are one of the most effective institutions in economic system of any country, playing a great role in investments in order to advance and promote the countries’ economy. The present paper uses the technique of AHP process to measure and compare the various branches of Mellat Bank in Semnan. Its results show that the resources, expenditures, profitability, overdue debts, and electronic services are the most important indicators, which affect the function of Mellat Bank’s branches. Afterwards, by means of the technique of specific weight vector each of the indicators and options will be determined. Eventually, using the calculations, results, and applying the existing choices, the branches of Mellat Bank will be prioritized and some suggestions will be presented.

Keywords: AHP; specific vector technique; Bank Mellat in Semnan