1994
DOI: 10.1177/009539979402600102
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A Sense of Direction in Public Organizations

Abstract: This article presents the results of a study of mission statements in 42 state health departments. The statements were examined in an effort to verify the components previously found in the mission statements of hospitals and business firms. It was determined that state public health departments often identify their target clients and include more extensive lists of services provided, than either business firms or hospitals. Business firms and hospitals, on the other hand, often state an organizational philoso… Show more

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“…Good mission statements are simple and direct as they need to capture an organisation’s unique and enduring reason for being and energises employees and other stakeholders (for example, shareholders) to pursue common goals (Bart, 1998). The academic literature seems convinced that mission statements can produce a host of positive palpable benefits and contribute to uplifting organisational performance (Mintzberg, 1987; Pearce and David, 1987; Ireland and Hitt, 1992; Duncan and Ginter, 1994; Dunn, 1994; Stone, 1996; Bart, 1998; Brønn, 2001; Zahan and Sultana, 2019). The usefulness of mission statements is directly found in the development and implementation processes, not the final product (Mullane, 2002).…”
Section: Mission Vision and Strategymentioning
confidence: 99%
“…Good mission statements are simple and direct as they need to capture an organisation’s unique and enduring reason for being and energises employees and other stakeholders (for example, shareholders) to pursue common goals (Bart, 1998). The academic literature seems convinced that mission statements can produce a host of positive palpable benefits and contribute to uplifting organisational performance (Mintzberg, 1987; Pearce and David, 1987; Ireland and Hitt, 1992; Duncan and Ginter, 1994; Dunn, 1994; Stone, 1996; Bart, 1998; Brønn, 2001; Zahan and Sultana, 2019). The usefulness of mission statements is directly found in the development and implementation processes, not the final product (Mullane, 2002).…”
Section: Mission Vision and Strategymentioning
confidence: 99%
“…Try to be as specific as you can about why you are doing what you do. You want to know your:Specific stakeholders, customers, or clients you intend to serve.Specific products or services you intend to provide.Particular technologies you will focus on.Fundamental accomplishment you want to make.Will make you distinctive (Duncan et al , 1994). …”
Section: Find Your Own Focal Pointmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…A declaração da missão pode produzir uma ampla gama de benefícios positivos e contribuir positivamente com o desempenho (MINTZBERG, 1987;DUNCAN;GINTER, 1994;DUNN, 1994;BART;BAETZ, 1998;JOYCE, 2003;DAVID, 2003 Visto que um pequeno número de variáveis não estavam disponíveis para todos os projetos, adotou-se a média dos indicadores para os quais havia medidas para suprir ausências, da mesma forma com que Samuel-Johnson et al (2000) procederam no estudo piloto para construção do Environmental Sustainability Index.…”
Section: Conservação De áReas Ribeirinhas Em São Paulounclassified
“…A declaração da missão pode produzir uma ampla gama de benefícios positivos e contribuir positivamente com o desempenho (MINTZBERG, 1987;DUNCAN;GINTER, 1994;DUNN, 1994;BART;BAETZ, 1998;JOYCE, 2003). David e David (2003) também sugerem existência de relação positiva entre a existência de uma declaração formal da missão e seu desempenho organizacional.…”
Section: Missões De Organizações Sem Fins Lucrativos Parceiras Do Estunclassified
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