Exercises
 

---Mission Statements

Part 1

After reading your section of the textbook on mission statements and the articles below, answer the following questions:

  1. What are three benefits of having a formal mission statement?
  2. List three or more elements that should be included in any organization's mission statement.

Mission Statement is Important Part of Organizations by Ken Harter, University of Wisconsin. Definition of a mission statement, its purpose, the benefits of preparing it and the components of an effective mission statement.

Corporate Mission Statements by Leann Cardani, University of St. Francis. The author summarizes: "I will define mission statements, specify their importance, discuss important factors of mission statements, and give a process to follow in their development."

Business Plan Newsletter: Mission Statement by BizPlanit. Why the mission statement is so important, the target audiences and general guidelines.

Part 2

Review any three mission statements (or those selected by your professor) of the companies below. To what extent do they meet the criteria for effective mission statements?

Coca-Cola
P&G
Domino's Pizza Positive News Network
Inner City Software Xerox
Kodak

 

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