Abstract
Every decision is preceded by a process. The process may be quite ihformal, perhaps consisting of no more than forming a hunch on which the decision is based. When a decision affects important rights or obligations of others, however, there usually is an expectation that the process be somewhat more formal and regularized. Not only does the use of more formal procedures respond to the expectations, and perhaps demands of affected parties, but such an exercise can have much merit in its own right. The goals and positive contributions of sound procedure are often referred to as process values. Although there are many possible ways to delineate process values, one helpful method is to begin by differentiating between instrumental and noninstrumental objectives. As the terms clearly imply, instrumental values are those associated with the substantive quality of the ultimate decision, and noninstrumental values are thos intrinsic to the process itself.
Recommended Citation
Allison, John R.
(1993)
"Combinations of Decision-making
Functions, Ex Parte Communications,
and Related Biasing Influences:
A Process-Value
Analysis,"
Utah Law Review: Vol. 1993:
No.
4, Article 2.
Available at:
https://dc.law.utah.edu/ulr/vol1993/iss4/2