Kvalitetsaspekt

Kvalitetsaspekt is a term used to describe a specific attribute or dimension that contributes to the overall quality of a product, service, process, or system. In quality management and systems engineering, quality is often broken down into several kvalitetsaspekter to better understand, evaluate, and improve performance from the perspective of stakeholders. The word is used in several Scandinavian languages and is commonly translated as "quality aspect" or "quality attribute."

Examples of kvalitetsaspekter include functionality, reliability, usability, performance, security, maintainability, safety, scalability, and accessibility. The relative importance of each aspect depends on context—what counts as high quality for a consumer app differs from what is critical in a medical device or a manufacturing line.

Identifying and managing kvalitetsaspekter typically involves capturing stakeholder requirements, defining measurable criteria for each aspect, and establishing methods for data collection and evaluation. Quality assurance activities aim to ensure the product or service meets the defined criteria for the relevant aspects, and trade-offs between aspects are resolved through prioritization and design decisions. Methods such as quality function deployment, reliability testing, usability testing, and audits are often used.

As a concept, kvalitetsaspekt emphasizes that quality is multidimensional rather than a single metric. It is embedded in quality management frameworks like ISO 9001 and in systems engineering approaches that seek to optimize a balance of attributes to deliver fitness for purpose.