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Mission statements set out the purpose of an Organization to a range of stakeholders who have an interest in what the Organization does. As an employee, you have been asked to assess the effectiveness of your Organization's mission statement.
Which of the followingwould NOT help theeffectiveness of a mission statement?
Suggested Answer: D
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40 comments · newest first
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Galen
12 months ago
I think realistic goals are important too, though.
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Mitsue
12 months ago
Distinctive advantages are key, no doubt about it.
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Florencia
1 year ago
Wait, are we saying being aspirational is bad? That seems off.
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Evangelina
1 year ago
I totally agree, flexibility can dilute the message!
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Donte
1 year ago
Mission statements need to be specific to be effective.
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Blossom
1 year ago
I recall that communicating distinctive advantages is crucial for effectiveness, which makes me think option B is essential too.
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Gabriele
1 year ago
I think we had a practice question about the importance of being aspirational in mission statements. So, maybe option D isn't the right choice here?
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Fatima
1 year ago
I'm not entirely sure, but I feel like being flexible is also key for a mission statement. Could option C be the one that doesn't help?
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Rebbecca
1 year ago
I remember we discussed how mission statements need to be specific to guide behavior, so I think option A is definitely important.
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Krissy
1 year ago
Hmm, this looks like a tricky one. I'll need to carefully review the proposed architecture and think through how to secure the connection between the web app and the database using the Zero Trust model.
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Eveline
1 year ago
I always get confused between color saturation and brightness. I think brightness could affect how the tint looks, but maybe that's just me second-guessing.
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Vincent
1 year ago
Wait, I'm a little confused now. Wasn't it the other way around? I need to re-read the question carefully.
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Alexis
1 year ago
Mission statements should also include a section on the best places to get free coffee in the office.
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Rosalyn
1 year ago
C) Mission statements should be flexible, realistic and attainable.
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Katy
1 year ago
B) Mission statements should communicate the Organization's distinctive advantages.
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Wade
1 year ago
A) Mission statements should be specific enough to impact Organizational behaviour.
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Tawna
1 year ago
I'm just hoping the correct answer isn't 'All of the above' - that's always a trap question!
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Alise
1 year ago
Hmm, I'm torn between B and C. I think the mission statement should communicate the organization's advantages, but it also needs to be flexible and realistic. Maybe a combination of those two would be best?
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Kris
1 year ago
C) Mission statements should be flexible, realistic and attainable.
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Reta
1 year ago
C) Mission statements should be flexible, realistic and attainable.
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Delila
1 year ago
B) Mission statements should communicate the Organization's distinctive advantages.
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Wilson
1 year ago
B) Mission statements should communicate the Organization's distinctive advantages.
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Francoise
1 year ago
A) Mission statements should be specific enough to impact Organizational behaviour.
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Florinda
1 year ago
A) Mission statements should be specific enough to impact Organizational behaviour.
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Stephaine
2 years ago
I disagree. Mission statements need to be specific and impact organizational behavior, not just be vague and inspirational. Option A is the way to go.
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Gerardo
1 year ago
I think all options are important in different ways, it's about finding the right balance.
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Antonio
1 year ago
I see your point, but I think being aspirational and capturing imagination is also key.
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Nikita
1 year ago
I think option B is also important, it's good to communicate the organization's advantages.
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Filiberto
1 year ago
I agree, mission statements should definitely be specific to impact behavior.
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Omer
1 year ago
I see your point, but I still think a balance of specificity and flexibility is crucial.
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Yan
1 year ago
Yes, flexibility is important, but specificity is key for guiding behavior.
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Annette
1 year ago
But don't you think it's also important for mission statements to be flexible and realistic?
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Nelida
1 year ago
I agree, mission statements should definitely be specific to impact behavior.
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Paris
2 years ago
I think option D is the correct answer. Mission statements should be aspirational and capture the imagination of stakeholders, not just be realistic and attainable. What's the point if it doesn't inspire people?
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Kent
1 year ago
C) Mission statements should be flexible, realistic and attainable.
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Leslee
1 year ago
B) Mission statements should communicate the Organization's distinctive advantages.
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Rebbecca
2 years ago
A) Mission statements should be specific enough to impact Organizational behaviour.
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Fabiola
2 years ago
But don't you think having an aspirational mission statement can inspire stakeholders and drive the Organization forward?
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Queen
2 years ago
I disagree, I believe option D is the one that would not help the effectiveness of a mission statement.
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Fabiola
2 years ago
I think option A would NOT help the effectiveness of a mission statement.