Valueand

Valueand is a term used in discussions of value-based assessment and decision-making. It refers to an approach that seeks to combine quantitative metrics with qualitative values to evaluate products, policies, or systems. The term functions as a portmanteau of value and and, signaling an inclusive evaluation that accounts for both numerical performance and normative considerations. In practice, valueand involves three core elements: a value map that links stakeholder values to measurable indicators, a stakeholder registry to document diverse viewpoints, and a scoring framework that aggregates value-based and numeric criteria. The method aims to support transparent trade-off analysis by making value judgments explicit rather than hidden in single metrics.

Applications occur in product design, governance, public policy evaluation, and responsible AI reviews, where it helps balance efficiency with fairness, accountability, transparency, and safety. Valueand frameworks typically emphasize stakeholder participation, scenario analysis, and iterative refinement as contexts evolve.

Critics point to the subjectivity of values, the complexity of combining disparate criteria, and difficulties in aggregating heterogeneous judgments. Proponents argue that the approach improves accountability and legitimacy in decisions with meaningful social impact. Relationship to related concepts includes value-sensitive design, multi-criteria decision analysis, impact assessment, and ethics review.

See also: value-sensitive design; multi-criteria decision analysis; impact assessment.