An Effective Mission Statement

question 10

Multiple Choice

An effective mission statement:

• A) does not describe products or services.
• B) is an ambitious desire for the future.
• C) does not persist in the face of changing technologies and economic conditions.
• D) captures people's idealistic motivations for why the organization exists.

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Definitions:

The Charter

Often refers to a document that delineates the rights, objectives, and principles of a group or organization; in some contexts, could refer to the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms.

Pay Equity

The principle of offering equal pay for work of equal value, aimed at eliminating gender and other forms of wage discrimination.

Comparable Value

A principle in employment and pay equity that jobs of equal value or worth to an organization should receive similar compensation, regardless of the job occupant's gender or other characteristics.

Employment Equity Act

Legislation that promotes fair treatment and elimination of discrimination in the workplace, often focusing on designated groups such as women, minorities, and people with disabilities.