7. • AT&T’S Mission statement focuses on the communication rather on telephones; it is
why Exxon Mobil focuses on energy rather than on telephones; it is why Union Pacific’s
mission statement focuses on transportation rather than on railroads; universal studios
mission statement focuses on entertainment rather than on movies.
1. Do not offer me things
2. Do not offer me clothes. Offer me comfort for my feet and the pleasure of walking
3. Do not offer me shoes. Offer me security, comfort and a place that is clean and
happy
4. Do not offer me a house. Offer me security, comfort, and a place that is clean and
happy
5. Do not offer me books. Offer me hours of pleasure and the benefit of knowledge
6. Do not offer me CD’s. offer me leisure and the sound of music
7. Do not offer me tools. Offer me benefits and the pleasure that come from making
beautiful things
8. Do not offer me furniture. Offer me comfort and the quietness of a cozy place
9. Do not offer me things. Offer me ideas, emotions, ambience, feelings, and benefits
..please do not offer me things………
MISSION STATEMENT COMPONENTS
8. • What the customer thinks he/she is buying, what he/she considers
value, is decisive- it determines what a business is, what it produces, and
whether it will prosper, it is always utility, meaning what a product or
service does for him or her. The customer is the foundation of a business
and keeps its existence.
• 1. customers- who are the firm’s customers?
• 2. products or services- what are the firm’s major products and services?
• 3. Markets- Geographically, where does the firm compete?
• 4. Technology- is the firm technologically current??
• 5.concern for survival, growth and profitability- is the firm committed to
growth and financial soundness?
• 6. Philosophy- what are the basic beliefs, values, aspirations, and ethical
priorities of the firm?
• 7. Self-concept- what is the firm’s distinctive competence or major
competitive advantage?
• 8. concern for public image- is the firm responsive to social, community,
and environmental concerns?
• 9. concern for employees- are employees a valuable asset to a firm?
Mission statement
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10. Step 1: Define the business mission
• The mission statement, a broad description of a firm’s
objectives and the scope of activities. It attempts to
answer two main questions: What type of business are
we? What do we need to do to accomplish our goals and
objectives?
11. • PEPSICos Mission Statement “To provide consumer’s
around the world with delicious, affordable, convenient
and complementary foods and beverages from
wholesome breakfasts to healthy and fun daytime snacks
and beverages to evening treats”
• Coke’s Mission Statement “ To refresh the world… To
inspire moments of optimism and happiness….To create
value and make a difference”
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12. PINK RIBBON INTERNATIONAL’S MISSION STATEMENT:
“To create a global community to support breast cancer
patients, survivors and their families all over the world….by
facilitating forums and blogs where thoughts, experience
and information can be shared”
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“To provide consumer’s around the world with delicious, affordable,
convenient and complementary foods and beverages from wholesome
breakfasts to healthy and fun daytime snacks and beverages to evening
treats”
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If an organization’s overall strategy is wrong (ineffective), then all
the efficiency in the world may not be enough to allow success.
Business or military success is generally not the happy result of
accidental strategies. Rather, success is the product of both
continuous attention to changing external and internal conditions
and the formulation and implementation of insightful adaptations to
those conditions. The element of surprise provides great
competitive advantages in both military and business strategy;
information systems that provide data on opponents’ or competitors’
strategies and resources are also vitally important.