# Decision Quality

> A framework for evaluating the rigor of a decision process independent of its outcome.

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## Definition

A framework for evaluating the rigor of a decision process independent of its outcome. A good decision can produce a bad outcome (and vice versa) due to factors beyond the decision-maker's control. Decision quality is assessed across dimensions including: clarity of objectives, quality of information, range of alternatives considered, soundness of reasoning, and alignment with values. Decision-quality research shows that organizations that measure decision quality systematically outperform those that judge decisions solely by results.


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