Module 1.2.1 · Phase 1 Diagnosis · Step 1.2 Business & PolicySupplemental
Business Objectives & Guidelines Alignment
Which business goals and guidelines must the fairness work serve?
Ties fairness work to the reason the AI system exists, so later choices can be justified in business terms.
What it does
You build a value tree, link objectives to its value levers, take a position on design tensions such as accuracy against group fairness, and map the guidelines that apply. The result is a traceable chain from guideline to business objective.
Why it matters
This step aligns fairness objectives with legitimate business goals and applicable policy frameworks, including regulatory and internal governance requirements. It identifies non-negotiable constraints and prohibited practices, ensuring that fairness interventions do not conflict with lawful purpose, strategic objectives, or binding legal obligations.
Where it sits
- Mandate & Scope
- Business & Policy
- Context & Risk
- Fairness Gap Confirmation
- Business Objectives & Guidelines Alignment
How to use it
In the Fairness Navigator Beta
Work through the steps in order. Several modules open from the Navigator's steps and hand their results back.
On its own Live
Open 1.2.1 from the platform's Modules page and run it when your project needs it. Work is saved with the assessment.
After a Pulse reading Live
Start with a fast first read, then go deeper with the modules where it points.
Tools inside
- Value TreeLive