Interview on Mission Statements
The purpose of this assignment is to study the process of constructing a mission statement and the use of a mission statement in operations. Find an organization that has a formal mission statement. Contact someone within that organization (your organization, a non-profit, a government agency, or a business). Ask to speak with the director, owner, or CEO and explain that you are studying mission statements and are conducting research as a class activity.
Use the following questions as a guide and develop a few additional questions for your interview:
- When did your organization first develop its mission statement?
- Who was responsible for its development?
- Did you involve stakeholders and how?
- By what process is the mission statement altered or modified and who is involved?
- How is your mission statement used day-to-day?
Also, review the Interview on Mission Statements Scoring Guide and make sure you address all the criteria.
Summarize your interview in a short paper. Make sure to discuss why you chose to ask the questions you developed, summarize the process of constructing a mission statement, and describe the importance of the mission statement to organizations. Provide an overview of your findings and submit the information as an attachment in the assignment area.
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