Title: The competitive priorities of the wind power investment

Authors: Tomi Makipelto

Addresses: Department of Production, University of Vaasa, P.O. Box 700, Vaasa FI-65101, Finland

Abstract: The goal of this research is to analyse the decision-making process and competitive priorities of investment strategies from wind power investors| point of view and to compare the findings with the opinions of wind power unit suppliers. The used research methodologies were an action analytical and a constructive case research. Empirical data were collected using the researcher|s observations, including informal discussions and formal questionnaires. The results showed a considerable difference of opinion between investors and suppliers in making investment decision. That helps managers and executives to develop their enterprises.

Keywords: multicriteria decision making; MCDM; strategic management; enterprise development; energy industry; wind power; wind energy; competitive priorities; investment strategies.

DOI: 10.1504/IJMED.2010.037068

International Journal of Management and Enterprise Development, 2010 Vol.9 No.3, pp.292 - 310

Published online: 22 Nov 2010 *

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