...take concrete actions as needed to ensure success ([Thompson & Strickland (1999)]). The importance of mission statements to the effective strategic management of business organisations is well documented in the literature. A mission statement is a general expression of the overriding purpose of an organisation that, ideally, is in line with the values and expectations of major stakeholders. Mission statements are often regarded as ‘enduring statements of purpose that distinguish one business firm from others’. Some theorists regard the organisation's mission as a ‘cultural glue’ which enables it to function as a collective unit. This ‘cultural glue’ consists of strong norms and values that influence the way in which people behave, how they work together and how they pursue the goals of the organisation ( [Campbell & Yeung (1991a)]). A well-designed mission statement is essential for formulating, implementing, and evaluating business strategy ( [David (2001)]). The role of the mission statement in the strategic management of business firms has not been sufficiently highlighted in the research literature. As [Campbell & Yeung (1991a)] note, regarding the mission statement ‘there is little research into its nature and importance’. Since this refers to the management literature generally, it is not surprising that minimal attention has been paid to the role of mission statements in the strategic management of tourism and hospitality organisations. A major objective of this paper...
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...Mission Statements 1. Horizon Behavioral Health Horizon Behavioral Health is a non-profit organization. This organization offers services to clients with intellectual and psychological disabilities. Adult services include case management, crisis intervention, outpatient therapy, housing services, and psychiatric services. Several services are also offered for the child population. Those services are case management, early intervention, prevention and emergency services, outpatient services for the mentally ill and substance abuse, respite care, both in home and community, a parent center, diagnostic evaluation and assessment center, and day treatment centers. ("Horizon behavioral health," 2012) a. OUR MISSION http://horizonbh.org/ Our Mission is to support and promote the health, independence and self-worth of individuals and families in Central Virginia by providing a continuum of community-based prevention, early intervention, aftercare, and psycho-social rehabilitation services for persons affected by mental health, intellectual disabilities, substance abuse, and co-occurring disorders. ("Horizon behavioral health," 2012) b. We value • Each individual and family’s right to participate in decisions affecting his or her life • Each individual and family’s right to be safe from harm • providing timely services in the least-restrictive setting which are accessible, affordable, efficient, and adaptable to individual need • developing and retaining a well-trained and...
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...A mission statement is precious tool to invent, exucute and expose the strategy of an organization. Genarally mission statements state the major purpose of company. According to Bart (1998) mission statement is an enduring statement of principle that exposes an organization’s product or service, markets, customers and philosophy. Mission the word itself describe some set of strategic plan which aims to achive target goal and objective within specific time. So mission statement of organization must carry the objectives and vision of company as well as the way to achieve those goals. Organizations overall background, aims,objectives, values,visions are included in mission statement. It is written in few words,single quotation,a sentence but...
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...Arrian Ureta Professor: James Bridges September 15, 2013 Mission and Vision Statement Analysis Paper Example 1: Salvation Army URL: http://www.use.salvationarmy.org/use/www_usn20.nsf/vw-sublinks/F7522AC461DED52F8825770B0056535B Mission Statement: “The Salvation Army, an international movement, is an evangelical part of the universal Christian church. Its message is based on the Bible. Its ministry is motivated by the love of God. Its mission is to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ and to meet human needs in His name without discrimination”. Analysis: Salvation Army’s vision and mission statements are one in the same and seem to lack length, direction, and meaning. Their published mission statement is not what one would expect from a nonprofit organization. It fails to address some of the areas since much of the organization's existence is tied up in this purpose; it is critical for the people to carefully craft the statements that shape it. Each one will be used both internally and externally as a reminder of the organization's rationale, and together they will be used to make important decisions about the organization. It lacks of the mission statement checklist test, the activities and services was not provided. Revised Mission Statement: “ Salvation Army is committed to serving the whole person, body, mind and spirit, with integrity and respect, using creative solutions to positively transform lives. Its mission is to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ and to meet human...
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...Mission Statement Mission Statement There are nine essential components of the mission statement that were considered by the company when developing a mission statement. These are Customers, Markets, Products or Services, Technology, Self-concept, Concern for survival, Philosophy, growth and profitability, Concern for public image and Concern for employees. The mission statement of the company states that the best prices offered by the company are due to the use of advance technology and not through saving by using cheap parts. The mission further ensures customer of comfort by giving them warranty for the products bought. The goal of the company is to establish good standing for its US made products globally. The ethical code of the company is geared towards brand reputation, job security, environmental conservation, and employee welfare and profit maximization. The strategic plan of the company entails starting a Global S&OP program which requires three key elements: People, process, and technology. To start successful global operations, research should be conducted to establish whether there is community support for this effort, who will lead the effort, geographical preferences, what, where and when should be accomplished. Sales and Operations Planning involves five step process which includes updating the data every month, creating the demand forecasts, checking on supply, resolving the issues, and reviewing the trends in metrics and action plans with leadership...
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...Criteria of a Good Mission Statement Changing the mission or creating an organization’s first mission statement is a process of gathering ideas and suggestions for the mission and honing them into a short, sharply focused phrase that meets specific criteria. An effective mission statement clearly defines who the customer is and what services and products the business intends to provide. It also serves as a guide for day-to-day operations and as the foundation for future decision-making. The following are criteria for a good mission statement: The Mission Statement is Focuses on Satisfying Customer Needs A mission statement should focused on satisfying customer needs rather than being focused on the product. Products and technologies eventually become outdated, but basic market needs may last forever. A market-oriented mission statement defines the business in terms of satisfying basic customer needs. For examples refer to the following “Market-Oriented Business Definitions” table. (Kotler p.49) The Mission Statement Tells “Who” Our Customers are. (Thompson Strickland, p.30) Who is being satisfied? A company should define the type of customers it wishes to serve. Which customer groups it is targeting. Customer groups are relevant because they indicate the market to be served, the geographic domain to be covered, and the types of buyers the firm is going after. The Mission Statement Explains “What” Customer Needs Our Company is Trying to Satisfy. What customer needs is the...
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...stages of building an organization, mission statements are usually one of the first tasks to be completed by founding members. This is because the mission statement is the backbone of the organization. Mission statements lay out the organization’s reason for existence. In laying out the purpose for the organization, it gives the different divisions of the organization an overall goal to meet when they set individual goals and engage in decision making. Also, the mission statement communicates the reason for the organizations existence for all interested parties, both internally and externally. This essay explores why mission statements are important by analyzing the different reasons the mission statement plays such an important role. Just as the sounds of many instruments work in harmony to make a song, there are many moving parts that work together in organizations to reach goals. In music, timing helps keep all the “parts” moving together to make a synchronized piece. In business, the mission statement sets the tone by which all the “parts” work to reach a goal. The mission statement states what the company does, how it does it, and what the company would like to achieve. The mission statement defines the purpose of the organization, aligns organizational efforts, and acts as a means of communication both internally and externally. All decisions made in an organization support the purpose set forth by the mission statement. If decisions are made that stray from...
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...Evaluating Mission Statements Three examples of Human Services Organizations are : 1. The United Way of America 2. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) 3. Office of the Assistant Secretary for Planning and Evaluation Their Mission Statements are given below along with the webpage link : The United Way of America http://national.unitedway.org/about/missvis.cfm Mission Statement : To improve lives by mobilizing the caring power of communities. CDC (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention) http://www.cdc.gov/about/mission.htm Mission Statement : To promote health and quality of life by preventing and controlling disease, injury, and disability. Office of the Assistant Secretary for Planning and Evaluation http://www.aspe.hhs.gov/info/orgmission.shtml Mission Statement : The Assistant Secretary for Planning and Evaluation (ASPE) advises the Secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services on policy development in health, disability, human services, data, and science, and provides advice and analysis on economic policy. ASPE leads special initiatives, coordinates the Department's evaluation, research and demonstration activities, and manages cross-Department planning activities such as strategic planning, legislative planning, and review of regulations. Integral to this role, ASPE conducts research and evaluation studies, develops policy analyses, and estimates the cost and benefits of policy alternatives under consideration...
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...Mission statements are statements made by organizations to describe their purpose or reason for being. Under INC 500 Companies, there were a plethora of well formulated mission statements along with poorly formulated ones. One company whose statement did not reach expectations was uSight. Their mission stated, “Our goal is to provide the best products with the greatest service possible.” There are many flaws in this statement starting with the lack of information. uSight does not reveal who their customers are, what products they are selling, or what their basic beliefs or values are. They could be selling automobiles, computers, or even hair products, but the customer would never know from their simply stated goals. It is imperative that the company shares with the public what major products or services they are providing and which kind of customer would benefit from their help. If a mission statement is too vague it doesn’t truly represent what a certain company, like uSight, is all about. Another company, on the other hand, had an excellent mission statement under the INC 500 Company list known as Portage Environmental. Their mission statement stated, “At Portage we provide competent, responsive, and cost-effective services to customers in federal, state, tribal, and local governments, and private industry…” They provided the customers with a descriptive example of their services and to whom and where they are provided. Included in their statement is their attitude towards...
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...MISSION AND VISION STATEMENTS A vision statement is what companies do to give a full idea of what they want for the company or what direction the company is targeting. It’s a clear structure of what the company wants and why they want what they want. A vision statement is when a company set long term or short term goals. Vision statement is for a company to achieve and accomplish the desired targets of the business. A good vision statement provides structure for the daily operation of the company. The two must important part of a vision statement is what the company wants for the future and it must have excitement and motivation. "Use the company culture description for more details on the goals and direction of the business." Vision statements are future-based and are meant to give inspiration and direction to the employees of the company, not anyone outside the company. Vision statements are formal and can change over time. As a company grows, its objectives and goals most likely will change. Vision statements need to be restructured as needed to compliment the change as goals are on target and met. A couple of questions you might need to ask yourself when writing your vision statement includes the following, what problem does your company want to solve? What does your company wish to achieve? Who is your target consumer, and what do you want to do for them business wise? Vision statements should provide a sense of direction and enlarge...
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...Educational Mission Statement Martina Little NUR/588: Developing and Evaluating Educational Programs June 8, 2015 Jennie Pattison Educational Mission Statement The goal of this paper is to address the mission and philosophy statements of both the work and school institution in which I attend. The mission and philosophy statements of both will be compared and contrasted, by incorporating examples of how they relate and differ. My definition of a mission statement is to provide insight of the institutions goals and overall agenda. The philosophy defines and supports the attitude and outlook of the institutions mission statement. Due to the military, I now reside in Virginia. I work at an institution that was founded by nuns and embodies religion as its common denominator amongst many other health organizations. The institutions mission states: “The Mission of Bon Secours Health System is to bring compassion to health care and to be Good Help to Those in Need, especially those who are poor and dying. As a System of caregivers, we commit ourselves to help bring people and communities to health and wholeness as part of the healing ministry of Jesus Christ and the Catholic Church.” This mission statement is valued throughout the facility starting from the beginning and end of our shifts through “huddles. [Delete period. Quoted word within quotes only use single quote] ” (Bon Secours Health System, 2015). [Include a page number or paragraph number in the in-text citation for...
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...Organizations & their Mission Statements Joi Russell BSHS/452 February 4, 2013 Sonia Rodriguez Organizations & their Mission Statements 1. Sylacauga Alliance for Family Enhancement, Inc. (SAFE) http://www.safefamilyservicescenter.com/ Mission Statement- All families have the right to thrive. Families can be adaptive, solve problems, have a sense of identity, be self sufficient, and maintain a sense of hope for the future; these goals can be accomplished with necessary support and basic resource provision to foster resilient families. We will provide meaningful opportunities for families to contribute to the growth of our community, to serve others, and to promote community cohesion. We support families because children from resilient families have the best opportunity to succeed. Our children are our most valuable resource. To invest in our children is to invest in the future. We will demonstrate community attitudes that will teach children to choose a healthy lifestyle. The Sylacauga Alliance for Family Enhancement, Inc. is a community-based, non-profit organization whose purpose is to provide meaningful opportunities for families, to contribute to the growth of our community, to improve quality of life and to promote the safety and well being of children and families in Talladega County, Alabama. 2. Habitat for Humanity http://www...
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...The Influence of the Mission Statement in Strategic Management and Companies As we all know, most of the companies have their mission statement. Mission statements are a primary management tool (Bart and Hupfer, 2004) in the pursuit of organizational excellence. A mission statement is to make the company’s fundamental purpose briefly. It also answers the reason why does the company exist. The mission statement gives a clear description of the company's purpose both for those people in the organization and the public. For example, the mission statement of Canadian Tire reads (in part) says Canadian Tire is a network of interconnected businesses and it is growing. Canadian Tire continuous efforts, in order to meet the needs of its customers, provide a unique position, price, service and various package worth as. Usually a commercial mission statement consists of 3 essential components; the first one is the key market, what are your target market/customers. The second is contribution, what kind of service or products you provide to customers. The third one is distinction, it tells customers the difference between you and your competitors then why would they choose you. Each enterprise should have a mission statement, as a kind of ensuring that everyone in this organization on the same direction, and as the effective business planning reference. Who cares if your company has a mission statement or not? Maybe your stakeholders do. Fact shows that at least three groups of people...
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...Our company is directed by the following mission statement: Partnering with other nonprofits in order to provide professional development and financial management skills to low-income families with a focus on improving socioeconomic status. For a mission statement to be effective, it must define a purpose for all stakeholders in a lasting way, along with being inspirational, clear, and consistent with company values (Abram, 2/27/2018). As author Stephen Covey once said, “We don’t invent our missions, we detect them” (Covey, 2001). Our organization has successfully detected our mission. Our mission statement effectively does all of the things stated above. Our purpose is defined when we state that we will be partnering with other nonprofits...
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...selected for mission statement analysis is United Bronx Parents, Inc. There website is: http://www.ubpinc.org The current mission statement is as follows: “United Bronx Parents, Inc. (UBP) is a private, not-for profit “community grown” human services agency – providing a variety of social services in the South Bronx and on a citywide basis. Since 1965, UBP’s mission has been “To provide the basic human services necessary for families and individuals to obtain self-proficiency through dignity in their struggle to participate as the functioning and valuable citzens they are.”” The mission statement for UBP is aesthetically good and overall meaningful. It has a purpose statement, it lists the population it is working with and the activities. It also touches on its values and the geographic region it serves. However, it is longer than thirty words. To revise it I would shorten it slightly to read as such: “United Bronx Parents, Inc. is a private not for profit “community grown” human services agency providing the basic human services necessary for families and individuals in the South Bronx.” The second organization that I selected is Providence House which is the non-profit organization that provided me with my supportive housing apartment that I recently moved into since being a victim of a violent crime and subsequently homeless with my daughter for the past four years. Providence House’s URL is: http://www.providencehouse.org The current mission statement for Providence...
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