FIGURE 2-12 -Medtronic Is the World Leader in Producing Heart Pacemakers and Heart

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Essay

FIGURE 2-12
-Medtronic is the world leader in producing heart pacemakers and other medical devices.Figure 2-12 above is a mural displayed in their headquarters.Earl Bakken, its founder, wrote Medtronic's mission statement when it was launched a half century ago (and which today remains virtually unchanged).Use this figure to describe how the image relates to their corporate mission.

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American Consumption

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Steadily Rising Wages

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Falling Prices

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Mexican-American Identity

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