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It’s time to redraft your mission statement

Forest R. David (Mississippi State University)
Fred R. David (TranSouth Professor of Strategic Management at Francis Marion University)

Journal of Business Strategy

ISSN: 0275-6668

Article publication date: 1 February 2003

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Abstract

Analyses mission statements and defines them as “enduring statements of purpose” that distinguish one organization from other similar enterprises. Suggest that a well‐crafted mission statement can provide advantages or benefits to a company. States mission statements need to be longer than a phrase or sentence, but not a two‐page document, and not overly specific with regard to values, percentages, numbers, goals, or strategies. Concludes that better mission statements will give rewarding payoffs, meaning enhanced personal and business performance.

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David, F.R. and David, F.R. (2003), "It’s time to redraft your mission statement", Journal of Business Strategy, Vol. 24 No. 1, pp. 11-14. https://doi.org/10.1108/02756660310508218

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