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What is the definition of a mission? - ANSUnique purpose that distinguishes the organization
from other companies and defines the boundaries of its operations

What does a mission do? - ANSProclamation of organizations primary objective that
encapsulates its core values

What should a mission do? - ANSCharacterize the organization's principles and priorities and
define the broad product, market, and technologies that are core to the business.

A Mission should define the boundaries of business' ambitions: - ANSProduct Scope
Market Scope
Geographical Scope

T/F A mission may also encompass the organizations strategic intent or vision? - ANSTRUE

Can a mission act as a guide and lead to the development of hierarchy of objectives? - ANSYes

What should a mission accurately describe? - ANSThe: Business,
The: Market it serves
The: organizations capabilities

What can influence an organizations mission? - ANS1. Corporate governance: who SHOULD
we serve /accountability
2. Stakeholders - who DO we serve/ balance of power
3. Business Ethics - social responsibility / expectations
4. Cultural Context - Aspects of mission are priority / influence of cultural environment

What is a broad mission statement? - ANS- Fairly Common, generally refers to all stakeholders
in the business
EX) Scottish Power "highly rated utility-based company in related markets.. provide excellent
quality.. service to customers.. returns to investors"

What are some pros & cons of a broad mission statement? - ANSPros- addresses the problem
of too narrow of a focus
Cons- Can fail to clearly define core market & product areas

What is a narrow focus mission statement? - ANSExample: Newport News Shipbuilding "we
build good ships"

, What are some pros & cons of a narrow focus mission statement? - ANSPros: Very clear
description of the organizations primary business
Cons: May set unnecessary constraints on the company's activities

What are characteristics of a successful mission statement? - ANS1. Credibility
2. Uniqueness
3. Specific capabilities
4. Aspirational

**Also need to define the scope: Product, market, geographical*

What are SMART goals? *Can be both short & long term - ANSSpecific
Measurable
Aspirational / Achievable
Realistic
Time Scales / Timely

What are characteristics of successful objectives? - ANSAcceptability
Flexibility
Comprehensibility

What is the hierarchy of objectives? - ANSCorporate - over 3 years: organizations overall
direction in term of growth / i.e. increase profit by 30%

Functional - over 3 years: Marketing, finance, HR, ops - Departments direction in terms of
growth / i.e. 25% increase in marketing share

Operational - 1-3 years: marketing mix (product, service, promotion) Marketing strategy
becomes the objective

Sometimes SBU - level also if org has a divisional structure

What is the balanced scorecard? - ANSRequires managers to look at business from 4 key
perspectives:
1. Customer - satisfaction via surveys
2. Internal - marketing, manufacturing, logistics, quality
3. Innovation / learning - time to market, continuous improvement
4. Financial - ROI, cash flow, yearly performance

What are some key areas w/in which organizations should develop objectives (Drucker) - ANS-
Market standing
- innovation
- productivity
- physical & financial resources

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