Starbucks Mission Statement

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A Mission statement is defined by Peter and Donnelly in their Marketing Management textbook as, the statement or purpose, of an organization as the description of its reason for existence. “It is the long-run version of what the organization strives to be, the unique aim that differentiates the organization from similar ones, and the means by which this differentiation will take place” (p8). Many organizations can share similar mission statements. Indeed, it is a safe assumption to say that every organization intends to maximize the customer experience through a professional climate and quality performance. This generic phrasing, however, does not aid in the differentiation. As a consumer, what about a mission statement such as that would draw me to one company vs. another? “In essence, the mission statement defines the direction in which the organization is heading and how it will succeed in reaching its desired goal” (Peter & Donnelly 8). An article for Demand Media, written by Elizabeth Smith and titled Five Criteria for a Mission Statement, gives a fairly succinct breakdown of what you should look for when both analyzing and writing a mission statement. Smith first directs us that a mission statement be informative. “Conveying the overall goal of the organization and giving insight into the idea that guides each project and decision” (Smith). The informational aspect of the mission statement is particularly important because it sends a message to both potential customers, and to the internal employees to reflect back on when making project decisions. “The mission statement should strike a balance of clarifying the purpose within the field and provide some form of inspiration as well” (Smith). Next, your mission statement should be simple. Too often and organization will attempt a grandly worded mission statement that results in confusion

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