Fixed cost allocation based on the principle of efficiency invariance in two-stage systems. (English) Zbl 1431.91182
Summary: Fixed cost allocation among groups of entities is a prominent issue in numerous organisations. Addressing this issue has become one of the most important topics of the data envelopment analysis (DEA) methodology. In this study, we propose a fixed cost allocation approach for basic two-stage systems based on the principle of efficiency invariance and then extend it to general two-stage systems. Fixed cost allocation in cooperative and noncooperative scenarios are investigated to develop the related allocation plans for two-stage systems. The model of fixed cost allocation under the overall condition of efficiency invariance is first developed when the two stages have a cooperative relationship. Then, the model of fixed cost allocation under the divisional condition of efficiency invariance wherein the two stages have a noncooperative relationship is studied. Finally, the validation of the proposed approach is demonstrated by a real application of 24 nonlife insurance companies, in which a comparative analysis with other allocation approaches is included.
MSC:
| 91B32 | Resource and cost allocation (including fair division, apportionment, etc.) |
| 90B50 | Management decision making, including multiple objectives |
Keywords:
data envelopment analysis; fixed cost allocation; cooperative model; noncooperative model; efficiency invariance principleReferences:
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