This is particularly important in group decision making situations in which many different points of view and decision alternatives have to be reviewed and taken into account. Some limitations and considerations Requires group consensus. MAU models are typically used in a group situation. To be effective there, the group must be able to come to consensus on the attributes in the model and on the rough range of weights to be used. Achieving this consensus may be very difficult and time consuming, or even impossible with some groups.
Conflicts often arise.
The level of detail and specification necessary in the discussion of attributes and their weights can result in considerable conflict and contention, rather than the move toward consensus. The Center grants permission to reprint this document provided it is printed in its entirety . The opinions, findings, and conclusions or recommendations expressed in this publication are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the views of the Department of Justice.