A Mission Statement

question 219

Multiple Choice

A mission statement

• A)should never be revised.
• B)sets out the organization's basic purpose for being.
• C)should embrace everything rather than focusing only on a few key goals.
• D)substitutes for more specific objectives.
• E)supplies guidelines for general situations but not for situations where managers face difficult decisions.

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Definitions:

Descriptors

Words or phrases used to describe or characterize something, often used in cataloging and information retrieval systems to facilitate search and identification.

Self-disclosure

The act of sharing personal information, thoughts, or feelings with others, which can be a risk in building trust in various types of relationships.

Restatement

The act of expressing the same idea or statement in different words to clarify or emphasize its meaning.

Formal/Informal Continuum

Refers to the range between formal and informal styles or behaviors, often used in sociolinguistics or organizational studies to describe communication, dress, or interaction styles.