Chapter 2 - Business Vision Mission
Chapter 2 - Business Vision Mission
& Mission
Chapter 2
2.1 Explain the need for core values statements in
strategic management.
Learning
Objectives (2 2.7 Discuss the benefits for a firm of
having clear vision and mission
of 2) statements.
A vision statement
should answer the basic
question:
“What do we want to
become?”
What Do We Want to Become?
Mission
Statement It answers the pivotal question
“What is our business?”
(1 of 2)
It is essential for effectively
establishing objectives and
formulating strategies.
It reveals what an organization wants
Mission to be and whom it wants to serve
Statement
(2 of 2) It is also called a creed statement, a
statement of purpose, a statement of
philosophy, a statement of beliefs,
and a statement of business principles
Characteristics of a Mission
Statement (1 of 4)
• A good mission statement allows for the generation and
consideration of a range of feasible alternative objectives and
strategies without unduly stifling management creativity.
• A mission statement needs to be broad to reconcile differences
effectively among, and appeal to, an organization's diverse
stakeholders
Characteristics of a Mission
Statement (2 of 4)
• Stakeholders
• include employees, managers, stockholders, boards of
directors, customers, suppliers, distributors, creditors,
governments (local, state, federal, and foreign), unions,
competitors, environmental groups, and the general public.
Characteristics of a Mission
Statement (3 of 4)
• Broad in scope; does not include monetary amounts, numbers,
percentages, ratios, or objectives
• Fewer than 150 words in length
• Inspiring
• Identifies the utility of a firm’s products
• Reveals that the firm is socially responsible
• Reveals that the firm is environmentally responsible
Characteristics of a Mission
Statement (4 of 4)
• Includes nine components: customers, products or services,
markets, technology, concern for survival/growth/profits,
philosophy, self-concept, concern for public image, concern
for employees
• Reconciliatory
• Enduring
Insight on Scope of
Mission Statement
Mission statements are not designed to express concrete ends, but rather to
provide motivation, general direction, an image, a tone, and a philosophy to
guide the enterprise. An excess of detail could prove counterproductive since
concrete specification could be the base for rallying opposition; all in the firm
need to be onboard with the firm’s mission.
Consider these statements
Do not offer me clothes.
• Offer me attractive looks.
Common Steps:
1. Select several articles about these statements and ask
all managers to read these as background information.
2. Ask managers themselves to prepare a vision and
mission statement for the organization.
3. A facilitator or committee of top managers should then
merge these statements into a single document and
distribute the draft statements to all managers.
4. A request for modifications, additions, and deletions is
needed next, along with a meeting to revise the
document.
Mission Statement Components
1. Customers-Who are the firm’s customers?
Rite Aid
• We are on a mission to offer the best possible drugstore
experience for people of all ages (1) around the United States
(3). We have a state-of-the-art information system (4) that
provides our pharmacists (9) with warnings of any possible
drug interactions to help ensure better customer safety (8). We
are determined to improve our customers’ overall health
through our wellness programs (5). We offer an extensive line
of other beauty, food, drink, cosmetic, and vitamin products
through our alliance with GN C (2). We believe in treating our
customers like family (6) and strive to maintain our reputation
as the most personable drugstore (7). (88 words)
Example 3
Group Exercise
• Compare AIIAS Vision & Mission Statements with a
competing HEI
Individual Exercise
• Create your own personal vision & mission statements
Questions?