Which of These Examples of a Mission Statement Focus Area

question 44

Multiple Choice

Which of these examples of a mission statement focus area does NOT identify the utility of the firm's products to its customers?

• A) AT&T focuses on communication rather than telephones.
• B) ExxonMobil focuses on oil and gas rather than energy.
• C) Union Pacific focuses on transportation rather than railroads.
• D) Universal Studios focuses on entertainment rather than movies.
• E) A clothing retailer focuses on attractive looks rather than on clothes.

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Subjective Meanings

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Functionalist Theory

A sociological perspective that emphasizes the societal structures that contribute to stability and functionality within a society.

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