With Respect to the Concepts of "Purpose" and "Mission," Which

question 212

Multiple Choice

With respect to the concepts of "purpose" and "mission," which of the following is correct?

• A) A purpose is a statement of how an organization will behave with respect its stakeholders.
• B) A mission is only relevant for not-for-profit organizations, while a purpose is relevant only for profit-making businesses.
• C) A purpose is an organization's reason for being.
• D) There is really no difference between a purpose and a mission.
• E) A purpose is only relevant for not-for-profit organizations, while a mission is relevant only for profit-making businesses.

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