Which of the Following Statements Is True of a Mission

question 52

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is true of a mission statement?

• A) It specifies the basic reason for the existence of an organization.
• B) It attempts to identify the weaknesses of an organization and the threats that it is likely to face.
• C) It often provides subtle cues about the importance that an organization places on its human resources.
• D) It always signals an organization's true priorities.

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Definitions:

Reasonable Basis

A concept used in various legal and financial contexts to signify that there is a sound, logical foundation for a particular action or decision.

Claims

Demands or assertions of right to payment or to a legal remedy for loss or damage.

Corrective Advertising

Advertising in which the company explicitly states that formerly advertised claims were untrue. Also called counteradvertising.

Advertisements

Messages intended to promote or sell a product, service, or idea through various media channels.