OCTOBER 19-20, 2012 - YMCA University of Science & Technology

Proceedings of the National Conference on
Trends and Advances in Mechanical Engineering,
YMCA University of Science & Technology, Faridabad, Haryana, Oct 19-20, 2012
column stochastic, so as to obtain one, multiply each block with cluster priority obtained in the step 2. This
stochastic matrix is known as weighted supermatrix. To obtain a convergence on the importance of weights, the
supermatrix is raised to large powers and the resulted matrix is known as limit matrix. Priorities can be directly
obtained from the limit matrix.
3) Application of ANP to find the intensity of critical factors
The factors reported by the selected articles were extracted and presented in a Table 1. The factors that were
recommended by the authors for effective evaluation were included in the ANP approach. The priority matrix
obtained from ANP analysis of factors by using software Superdecision 2.0.8 is presented in Tables 2. The top
five factors from priority matrix are Instructional competence-Expertise and adequacy (3.4%) , Adaptive recourse
allocation (2.98%), A well accepted vision and mission (2.86%), Adequate and competent administrative staff/
support staff (2.74%), Effective and efficient leadership (2.71%).
Table 2. Priority Matrix
Critical Factors Normalized Limiting Intensity
1. A well accepted vision and mission 0.286 0.05 3
2. Clearly defined and specific goals 0.134 0.02 13
3. Effective and efficient leadership 0.271 0.04 5
4. Clear & specific policies & procedures 0.138 0.02 12
5. Strategic & operational planning 0.17 0.03 10
6. Clear organizational structure and design 0.49 0.04 7
7. Delegation of authority/ power distribution 0.139 0.01 17
8. Budget priorities-proactive & objective driven 0.068 0.01 22
9. Well defined curriculum design 0.114 0.01 18
10. Suitability & relevance of curriculum content 0.189 0.02 14
11. Curriculum planning, design, periodic review 0.046 0.01 19
12. Instructional competence-Expertise and adequacy 0.34 0.06 1
13. Instructional arrangement – class size, adequate infrastructure &
facilities 0.041 0.01 20
14. Adaptive recourse allocation 0.298 0.05 2
15. Adequate and competent administrative staff/ support staff. 0.274 0.04 4
16. Trustworthiness amongst all 0.103 0.01 21
17. Well defined channels of communication 0.388 0.02 11
18. Customer focus/ need based 0.229 0.01 15
19. Reward policy and Incentives Schemes 0.193 0.01 16
20.clear and well defined values and norms 0.087 0.01 23
21. Differentiation- adaptive service for its customers 0.182 0.04 6
22.Emphasis on training and development for all 0.173 0.04 8
23. Collaborative decision making 0.16 0.03 9
Conclusion
Technical institution evaluation is important for stakeholders, management as well as for strong economy of
India. Critical factors have been identified from literature survey and ANP approach has been applied to now the
intensity of these factors in evaluation. The ANP approach shows that instructional competence-expertise and
adequacy is the most important factor. This seems to be right because if the institution has enough instructural
competence and expertise, then it can have freedom to make future policies of modernisation. The second
important factor comes out to be adaptive resource allocation i.e. optimium resource allocation, this will save
time and money and will help the instituion in best utilization of its resources. The third factor in the ranking is
well accepted mision and vision, if vision and policies of the top management are correct and in the best interest
of stakeholders and institution then definitely everyone will be beneficial. The fourth important factors come out
to be Adequate and competent administrative staff/ support staff, which is the pillar of any good technical
institution The fifth important factors comes out is effective and efficient leadership, which is another most
critical factor because a good leadership will take any institution to the top and will help to make right policies.
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