tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-107321082024-03-06T20:02:08.919-08:00Man on a Mission<em>A blog dedicated to mission statements.</em>JLPhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10233425972214458090noreply@blogger.comBlogger164125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10732108.post-13805032625470600462007-06-18T22:08:00.000-07:002007-06-18T22:13:51.272-07:00Terex's (TEX) Mission Statement<strong>Our Purpose</strong><br /><br /><ul><li>To improve the lives of people around the world.</li></ul><br /><strong>Our Mission</strong><br /><br /><ul><li>To delight our current and future construction, infrastructure, mining, and other customers with value added offerings that exceed their current and future needs.</li><br /><li>To achieve our mission we must attract the best people by creating a Terex culture that is safe, exciting, creative, fun and embraces continuous improvement.</li></ul><br /><strong>Our Vision</strong><br /><br /><ul><li>Customer - to be the most customer responsive company in the industry as determined by our customers</li><br /><li>Financial - to be the most profitable company in the industry as measured by ROIC</li><br /><li>Team Member - to be the best place to work in the industry as determined by our team members</li></ul><br /><br />Source: <a href="http://terex.com/main.php?obj=content&action=VIEW&id=about_mission&nav=content&cancel_login">Terex</a><br /><br />Tags: <a href="http://technorati.com/tag/Terex" rel="tag">Terex</a>, <a href="http://technorati.com/tag/TEX" rel="tag">TEX</a>, <a href="http://technorati.com/tag/Mission+Statement" rel="tag">Mission Statement</a>, <a href="http://technorati.com/tag/Mission+Statements" rel="tag">Mission Statements</a>, <a href="http://technorati.com/tag/Vision+Statement" rel="tag">Vision Statement</a>JLPhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10233425972214458090noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10732108.post-15588213893210319072007-06-18T21:59:00.000-07:002007-06-18T22:05:54.630-07:00Franklin Resources' (BEN) Mission StatementOur mission is to be the premier global investment management organization. Guided by our core values and unique perspective, we achieve this mission by offering high quality investment solutions, providing outstanding service and attracting, motivating and retaining talented people.<br /> <br />Our core values reflect what is most important to us as a company. <br /><br />1. Put clients first. We strive to know and meet our clients' needs, and we fully accept our fiduciary responsibility to protect shareholders' interests.<br /><br />2. Build relationships. We work to establish enduring relationships with our clients and business partners. We value collaboration and cooperation in our workplaces.<br /><br />3. Achieve quality results. We value professional excellence and expertise, and we work together to produce consistent, competitive results for our clients.<br /><br />4. Work with integrity. We speak and act in an honest manner. We believe in being accountable for the impact we have on others.<br /><br />Source: <a href="https://www.franklintempleton.com/retail/jsp_cm/global_nav/company/vision_values.jsp">Franklin Templeton Investments</a><br /><br />Tags: <a href="http://technorati.com/tag/Franklin+Templeton+Investments" rel="tag">Frankline Templeton Investments</a>, <a href="http://technorati.com/tag/BEN" rel="tag">BEN</a>, <a href="http://technorati.com/tag/Mission+Statement" rel="tag">Mission Statement</a>, <a href="http://technorati.com/tag/Mission+Statements" rel="tag">Mission Statements</a>JLPhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10233425972214458090noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10732108.post-1169231264690168992007-01-19T10:19:00.000-08:002007-01-19T10:27:46.860-08:00Publix's Mission StatementOur Mission at Publix is to be the premier quality food retailer in the world.To that end we commit to be:<br /><ul><li>Passionately focused on Customer Value,</li><br /><li>Intolerant of Waste,</li><br /><li>Dedicated to the Dignity, Value and Employment Security of our Associates,</li><br /><li>Devoted to the highest standards of stewardship for our Stockholders, and</li><br /><li>Involved as Responsible Citizens in our Communities.</li></ul><br /><br />Source: <a href="http://www.publix.com/about/MissionStatement.do">Publix.com </a><br /><br />Tags: <a href="http://technorati.com/tag/Publix" rel="tag">Publix</a>, <a href="http://technorati.com/tag/Mission+Statement" rel="tag">Mission Statement</a>, <a href="http://technorati.com/tag/Mission+Statements" rel="tag">Mission Statements</a>JLPhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10233425972214458090noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10732108.post-1148268974084378932006-05-21T20:31:00.000-07:002006-05-21T20:36:14.310-07:00Smith International's (SII) Mission Statement<strong>MISSION</strong><br /> <br />Our people and technology make us a world leader in drilling tools and services. We work together to constantly improve customer satisfaction, employee opportunity and shareholder value. <br /> <br /><strong>PHILOSOPHY</strong><br /> <br />Committing ourselves to integrity, we will: <br /><br /><ul><li>Earn the respect, confidence and loyalty of OUR CUSTOMERS by serving them so well that they profit from their association with us.</li> <br /><br /><li>Provide OUR PEOPLE the highest degree of challenge and opportunity so they can realize their ambitions in terms of career, rewards and family security.</li> <br /><br /><li>Fulfill our obligations to OUR INVESTORS to such an extent that they are both proud and eager to share in our enterprise. Be fair to OUR SUPPLIERS and encourage their contributions to our success.</li> <br /><br /><li>Not malign OUR COMPETITORS and gain their respect through our ethical practices. Be good citizens of OUR COMMUNITIES and OUR COUNTRIES.</li></ul> <br /> <br />Source: <a href="http://www.smith.com/">Smith International</a><br /><br />Tags: <a href="http://technorati.com/tag/Smith+International" rel="tag">Smith International</a>, <a href="http://technorati.com/tag/SII" rel="tag">SII</a>, <a href="http://technorati.com/tag/Mission+Statement" rel="tag">Mission Statement</a>, <a href="http://technorati.com/tag/Mission+Statements" rel="tag">Mission Statements</a>, <a href="http://technorati.com/tag/Values" rel="tag">Values</a>JLPhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10233425972214458090noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10732108.post-1148267579974655112006-05-21T20:06:00.000-07:002006-05-21T20:13:00.046-07:00National Oilwell Varco's (NOV) Mission Statement<em>National Oilwell Varco utilized a Shared Values Statement.</em><br /><br /><strong>Integrity:</strong> We say what we mean, our actions reflect our words, and we honor our commitments.<br /><br /><strong>Customer Focus:</strong> Our customers are our number one priority and we consistently meet or exceed their expectations.<br /><br /><strong>Enthusiasm:</strong> We are passionate about our work and take pride in designing quality into the products, services and solutions that we provide.<br /><br /><strong>Stakeholder Value Creation:</strong> We employ creativity and initiative in the creation of stakeholder value and are recognized and rewarded for it.<br /><br /><strong>Performance Drives Results:</strong> We create our future through our choices and actions today.<br /><br /><strong>Teamwork:</strong> We collaborate with our suppliers, our customers and each other to optimize the sum of all individual efforts.<br /><br /><strong>Citizenship:</strong> We honor the culture and laws of all areas in which we participate and demonstrate respect for all.<br /><br />Source: <a href="http://www.natoil.com/CorporateOverview/sharedValues.asp">NatOil.com</a><br /><br />Tags: <a href="http://technorati.com/tag/National+Oilwell+Varco" rel="tag">National Oilwell Varco</a>, <a href="http://technorati.com/tag/NOV" rel="tag">NOV</a>, <a href="http://technorati.com/tag/Mission+Statement" rel="tag">Mission Statement</a>, <a href="http://technorati.com/tag/Mission+Statements" rel="tag">Mission Statements</a>, <a href="http://technorati.com/tag/Values" rel="tag">Values</a>JLPhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10233425972214458090noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10732108.post-1148267086290296102006-05-21T19:59:00.000-07:002006-05-21T20:04:46.390-07:00Sunoco's (SUN) Mission Statement<strong>Our Purpose is to:</strong><br /><ul><li>Be a source of excellence for our customers;</li><br /><li>Provide a challenging professional experience for our employees;</li><br /><li>Be a rewarding investment for our shareholders;</li><br /><li>Be a respected citizen of community and country.</li></ul><br /><strong>Our Committment is to:</strong><br /><br /><strong>Profitable Growth</strong><br /><br />Seeking sustainable, profitable growth by encouraging relentless pursuit of our vision, simplicity of style, speed of action, innovation and leadership in all of our chosen business activities.<br /><br /><strong>Positive Change</strong><br /><br />Embracing and capitalizing on change, recognizing that every employee must be empowered to stimulate continuous improvement in all aspects of our business.<br />Enthusiastic CustomersEnhancing our reputation as a company that customers can rely on to deliver products so excellent in their quality, and service so outstanding in its responsiveness, that Sunoco will always be recognized for leadership in the marketplace.<br /><br /><strong>Involved Employees</strong><br /><br />Striving for a workplace where opportunity, openness, enthusiasm, diversity, teamwork, accountability and a sense of purpose combine to provide a rewarding professional experience that promotes fairness, dignity and respect for all employees.<br /><br /><strong>Confident Shareholders</strong><br /><br />Managing all parts of our business in a manner that builds value into the investment of all shareholders, confirming their confidence in participating in the ownership of this company.<br /><br /><strong>Responsible Citizenship</strong><br /><br />Conducting our business with the highest standards of ethics, adherence to the law, and "doing what's right" -- thereby continuing Sunoco's legacy of encouraging a healthy and safe workplace, responsible government, a highly competitive free enterprise system, environmental excellence and community enrichment.<br /><br />Source: <a href="http://www.sunocoinc.com/site/TheCompany/SocialResponsibility/OurPurpose.htm">Sunoco USA</a><br /><br />Tags: <a href="http://technorati.com/tag/Sunoco" rel="tag">Sunoco</a>, <a href="http://technorati.com/tag/SUN" rel="tag">SUN</a>, <a href="http://technorati.com/tag/Mission+Statement" rel="tag">Mission Statement</a>, <a href="http://technorati.com/tag/Mission+Statements" rel="tag">Mission Statements</a>, <a href="http://technorati.com/tag/Purpose" rel="tag">Purpose</a>JLPhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10233425972214458090noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10732108.post-1148266595040654742006-05-21T19:52:00.000-07:002006-05-21T19:56:35.203-07:00Canadian Natural Resources' (CNQ) Mission Statement<strong>Our Mission Statement</strong><br /><br />"To develop people to work together to create value for the Company's shareholders by doing it right with fun and integrity."<br /><br /><strong>Our Business Approach</strong><br /><br />We believe that the paths of exploration and opportunistic acquisition must be followed simultaneously. Further, cost effective exploitation of all these assets will generate superior returns over the long term.<br /><br />Our business model is built on the premise that if you believe an asset is worth owning, you should own as much as possible. Furthermore, if you control the asset, you can determine the optimal development program that meets the Company's needs and timeframe. Hence, we favor high working interests and high operatorship levels.<br /><br />Balance is integral to the business approach. We strive to balance commodity mix as well as project completion horizons. This provides reduced volatility in cash flow and a strong inventory of projects for growth in the near, mid and long-term.<br /><br />Finally, financial discipline is required to be successful over the long-term. This equates to being the low cost producer and to exercising judgment in capital allocation decisions. We have a proven record of managing the balance sheet through the commodity price cycles.<br /><br />Source: <a href="http://www.cnrl.com/about/business_approach.html">CanadianNatural.com</a><br /><br />Tags: <a href="http://technorati.com/tag/Canadian+Natural" rel="tag">Canadian Natural</a>, <a href="http://technorati.com/tag/Canadian+Natural+Resources" rel="tag">Canadian Natural Resources</a>, <a href="http://technorati.com/tag/CNQ" rel="tag">CNQ</a>, <a href="http://technorati.com/tag/Mission+Statement" rel="tag">Mission Statement</a>, <a href="http://technorati.com/tag/Mission+Statements" rel="tag">Mission Statements</a>JLPhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10233425972214458090noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10732108.post-1148265554215377662006-05-21T19:31:00.000-07:002006-05-21T19:39:50.556-07:00Danaher's (DHR) Mission Statement<em>Danaher utilizes a Core Values statement rather than a traditional mission statement.</em><br /><br /><strong>The Best Team Wins</strong><br /><br />Associates are our most valued assets. <br />We're passionate about retaining, developing and recruiting the best talent available. <br />Danaher and its associates win because:<br /><br /><ul><li>We are team-oriented with Involvement by all.</li> <br /><li>We seek fact-based, root cause solutions; not blame.</li><br /><li>We are accountable for results, and we deliver.</li> <br /><li>We are non-political and not bureaucratic.</li> <br /><li>We have high integrity and respect for others.</li> <br /><li>Winning is fun!</li></ul><br /><br /><strong>Customers Talk, We Listen</strong><br /><br />Quality First, ALWAYS! <br />We base our strategic plan on the Voice-of-the-Customer.<br />Robust, repeatable processes yield superior Quality, Delivery, and Cost that satisfy our customers beyond their expectations.<br /><br /><strong>Continuous Improvement (Kaizen) is Our Way of Life</strong><br /><br />The Danaher Business System IS our culture.<br />We aggressively and continuously eliminate waste in every facet of our business processes.<br /><br /><strong>Leading Edge Innovation Defines Our Future</strong><br /><br />We continuously apply our creativity to the technologies of products, services, and processes.<br />Out-of-the Box ideas, both large and small, add value to our enterprise. <br />We accomplish "breakthroughs" through the Policy Deployment process.<br /><br /><strong>We Compete For Shareholders</strong><br /><br />Profits are important because they attract and retain loyal shareholders.<br /><br />Source: <a href="http://www.danaher.com/about/corevalues.htm">Danaher.com</a><br /><br />Tags: <a href="http://technorati.com/tag/Danaher" rel="tag">Danaher</a>, <a href="http://technorati.com/tag/DHR" rel="tag">DHR</a>, <a href="http://technorati.com/tag/Mission+Statement" rel="tag">Mission Statement</a>, <a href="http://technorati.com/tag/Mission+Statements" rel="tag">Mission Statements</a>, <a href="http://technorati.com/tag/Values" rel="tag">Values</a>JLPhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10233425972214458090noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10732108.post-1148264994281779102006-05-21T19:24:00.000-07:002006-05-21T19:29:54.690-07:00Caremark Rx's (CMX) Mission Statement<strong>Mission Statement</strong><br /><br />We will be the premier health management solution provider, enabling individuals and plan sponsors to optimize their healthcare investment.<br /><br /><strong>Guiding Values</strong><br /><br /><strong>I C A R E</strong> — As a Caremark employee, I am proud to be part of a team of people who share a deep commitment to a core set of values:<br /><br /><strong>INTEGRITY</strong> — We are devoted as individuals to ethical practices in all we do and we want our company to represent this value in the marketplace.<br /><br /><strong>CUSTOMER</strong> — We always focus on the customer when we consider our business practices or go about our own work.<br /><br /><strong>ACCOUNTABILITY</strong> — We hold ourselves accountable for our actions as individuals and we expect our colleagues and management to do the same.<br /><br /><strong>RESULTS</strong> — We strive for excellence; we believe the systems and processes we have in place and our commitment to innovation will ensure that we are always a leader in our field.<br /><br /><strong>EMPOWERMENT</strong> — We recognize that to be most effective, every employee must feel empowered to participate, communicate and innovate.<br /><br />Source: <a href="http://www.caremark.com/wps/portal/_s.155/3357">Caremark.com</a><br /><br />Tags: <a href="http://technorati.com/tag/Caremark" rel="tag">Caremark</a>, <a href="http://technorati.com/tag/Caremark+Rx" rel="tag">Caremark Rx</a>, <a href="http://technorati.com/tag/CMX" rel="tag">CMX</a>, <a href="http://technorati.com/tag/Mission+Statement" rel="tag">Mission Statement</a>, <a href="http://technorati.com/tag/Mission+Statements" rel="tag">Mission Statements</a>, <a href="http://technorati.com/tag/Values" rel="tag">Values</a>JLPhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10233425972214458090noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10732108.post-1148264115430029662006-05-21T19:10:00.000-07:002006-05-21T19:15:17.163-07:00Lehman Brothers' (LEH) Mission Statement<center><em>Our mission is to build unrivaled partnerships<br />with and value for our clients, through the<br />knowledge, creativity, and dedication of our people, <br />leading to superior results for our shareholders.</em></center><br /><br />Source: <a href="http://www.lehmanbrothers.com/who/mission/">LehmanBrothers.com</a><br /><br />Tags: <a href="http://technorati.com/tag/Lehman+Brothers" rel="tag">Lehman Brothers</a>, <a href="http://technorati.com/tag/LEH" rel="tag">LEH</a>, <a href="http://technorati.com/tag/Mission+Statement" rel="tag">Mission Statement</a>, <a href="http://technorati.com/tag/Mission+Statements" rel="tag">Mission Statements</a>JLPhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10233425972214458090noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10732108.post-1141492687566529592006-03-04T09:17:00.000-08:002006-03-04T09:18:07.933-08:00Trader Joe's Mission Statement<strong>Our Mission...</strong><br /><br />At Trader Joe's, our mission is to bring our customers the best food and beverage values and the information to make informed buying decisions. There are more than 2000 unique grocery items in our label, all at honest everyday low prices. We work hard at buying things right: Our buyers travel the world searching for new items and we work with a variety of suppliers who make interesting products for us, many of them exclusive to Trader Joe’s. All our private label products have their own "angle," i.e., vegetarian, Kosher, organic or just plain decadent, and all have minimally processed ingredients.<br /><br />Source: <a href="http://www.traderjoes.com/about/index.asp">TraderJoes.com</a><br /><br />Tags: <a href="http://technorati.com/tag/Trader+Joe's" rel="tag">Trader Joe's</a>, <a href="http://technorati.com/tag/Trader+Joes" rel="tag">Trader Joes</a>, <a href="http://technorati.com/tag/Mission+Statement" rel="tag">Mission Statement</a>, <a href="http://technorati.com/tag/Mission+Statements" rel="tag">Mission Statements</a>JLPhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10233425972214458090noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10732108.post-1132171403291291382005-11-16T12:03:00.000-08:002005-11-16T12:08:40.056-08:00Kellogg Company's (K) Mission Statement<em>Kellogg's utilizes a values statement rather than a mission statement. However, their values statement reads like a mission statement.</em><br /><br /><strong>We Act With Integrity And Show Respect</strong><br /><ul><li>Demonstrate a commitment to integrity and ethics</li> <br /><li>Show respect for and value all individuals for their diverse backgrounds, experience, styles, approaches and ideas</li> <br /><li>Speak positively and supportively about team members when apart</li> <br /><li>Listen to others for understanding</li> <br /><li>Assume positive intent</li></ul>--------------------------------------------------------------------------------<br /><br /><strong>We Are All Accountable</strong><br /><ul><li>Accept personal accountability for our own actions and results</li> <br /><li>Focus on finding solutions and achieving results, rather than making excuses or placing blame</li> <br /><li>Actively engage in discussions and support decisions once they are made</li> <br /><li>Involve others in decisions and plans that affect them</li> <br /><li>Keep promises and commitments made to others</li> <br /><li>Personally commit to the success and well being of teammates</li> <br /><li>Improve safety and health for employees, and embrace the belief that all injuries are preventable</li></ul>--------------------------------------------------------------------------------<br /><br /><strong>We Are Passionate About Our Business, Our Brands And Our Food</strong><br /><ul><li>Show pride in our brands and heritage</li> <br /><li>Promote a positive, energizing, optimistic and fun environment</li> <br /><li>Serve our customers and delight our consumers through the quality of our products and services</li> <br /><li>Promote and implement creative and innovative ideas and solutions</li> <br /><li>Aggressively promote and protect our reputation</li></ul>--------------------------------------------------------------------------------<br /><br /><strong>We Have The Humility And Hunger To Learn</strong><br /><ul><li>Display openness and curiosity to learn from anyone, anywhere</li> <br /><li>Solicit and provide honest feedback without regard to position</li> <br /><li>Personally commit to continuous improvement and are willing to change</li> <br /><li>Admit our mistakes and learn from them</li> <br /><li>Never underestimate our competition</li></ul>--------------------------------------------------------------------------------<br /><br /><strong>We Strive For Simplicity</strong><br /><ul><li>Stop processes, procedures and activities that slow us down or do not add value</li> <br /><li>Work across organizational boundaries/levels and break down internal barriers</li> <br /><li>Deal with people and issues directly and avoid hidden agendas</li> <br /><li>Prize results over form</li></ul>--------------------------------------------------------------------------------<br /><br /><strong>We Love Success</strong><br /><ul><li>Achieve results and celebrate when we do</li> <br /><li>Help people to be their best by providing coaching and feedback</li> <br /><li>Work with others as a team to accomplish results and win</li> <br /><li>Have a “can-do” attitude and drive to get the job done</li> <br /><li>Make people feel valued and appreciated</li> <br /><li>Make the tough calls</li></ul>Source: <a href="http://www.kelloggcompany.com/kelloggco/our_company/philosophy_k_values/">Kelloggs.com</a><br /><br />Tags: <a href="http://technorati.com/tag/Kellogg+Company" rel="tag">Kellogg Company</a>, <a href="http://technorati.com/tag/Kellogg's" rel="tag">Kellogg's</a>, <a href="http://technorati.com/tag/Kelloggs" rel="tag">Kelloggs</a>, <a href="http://technorati.com/tag/K" rel="tag">K</a>, <a href="http://technorati.com/tag/Mission+Statement" rel="tag">Mission Statement</a>, <a href="http://technorati.com/tag/Mission+Statements" rel="tag">Mission Statements</a>, <a href="http://technorati.com/tag/Values" rel="tag">Values</a>JLPhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10233425972214458090noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10732108.post-1132165635215819322005-11-16T10:27:00.000-08:002005-11-16T10:27:15.543-08:00Caterpillar's (CAT) Mission Statement<strong><span style="font-size:130%;">Vision</span></strong><br /><br />Be the global leader in customer value.<br /><br /><strong><span style="font-size:130%;">Mission</span></strong><br /><ul><li>Caterpillar will be the leader in providing the best value in machines, engines and support services for customers dedicated to building the world's infrastructure and developing and transporting its resources. We provide the best value to customers.</li><br /><li>Caterpillar people will increase shareholder value by aggressively pursuing growth and profit opportunities that leverage our engineering, manufacturing, distribution, information management and financial services expertise. We grow profitably.</li><br /><li>Caterpillar will provide its worldwide workforce with an environment that stimulates diversity, innovation, teamwork, continuous learning and improvement and rewards individual performance. We develop and reward people.</li><br /><li>Caterpillar is dedicated to improving the quality of life while sustaining the quality of our earth. We encourage social responsibility.</li></ul>Source: <a href="http://www.cat.com/cda/layout?m=38035&x=7">Cat.com</a><br /><br />Tags: <a href="http://technorati.com/tag/Caterpillar" rel="tag">Caterpillar</a>, <a href="http://technorati.com/tag/CAT" rel="tag">CAT</a>, <a href="http://technorati.com/tag/Mission+Statement" rel="tag">Mission Statement</a>, <a href="http://technorati.com/tag/Mission+Statements" rel="tag">Mission Statements</a>, <a href="http://technorati.com/tag/Vision" rel="tag">Vision</a>JLPhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10233425972214458090noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10732108.post-1131804002261386902005-11-12T05:59:00.000-08:002005-11-12T06:00:02.680-08:00Aetna's (AET) Mission Statement<strong><span style="font-size:130%;">Why We Exist: The Aetna Mission</span></strong><br /><br />Aetna is dedicated to helping people achieve health and financial security by providing easy access to safe, cost-effective, high-quality health care and protecting their finances against health-related risks.<br /><br />Building on our 150-year heritage, Aetna will be a leader cooperating with doctors and hospitals, employers, patients, public officials and others to build a stronger, more effective health care system.<br /><br /><strong><span style="font-size:130%;">What We Believe In: Our Values</span></strong><br /><br />At Aetna, we put the people who use our services at the center of everything we do and live by a core set of values:<br /><ul><li>Integrity</li><br /><li>Quality Service and Value</li><br /><li>Excellence and Accountability</li><br /><li>Employee Engagement</li></ul><strong><span style="font-size:130%;">What We Are Trying to Achieve</span></strong><br /><br />We seek to achieve superior customer satisfaction through innovative products, comprehensive health and related benefits choices, effective service and easy-to-understand information.<br /><br /><strong>Our goals are:</strong><br /><br />To give <a href="https://www.aetna.com/member/">individuals and families</a> affordable coverage choices, helpful service and information so they get the financial protection and health care they need - from prevention through chronic and critical care.<br /><ul><li>To respect and work effectively with <a href="http://www.aetna.com/provider/index.html">doctors and hospitals</a> by establishing efficient processes and providing prompt claims payments and useful information that helps them provide safe, cost-effective, high-quality health care.</li><br /><li>To provide <a href="http://www.aetna.com/employer/index.html">employers</a> advice, cost-effective benefits choices and programs that improve the health status and productivity of their work forces.</li><br /><li>To partner with <a href="http://www.aetna.com/producer/index.html">brokers and consultants</a> through responsive service, timely information and attractive commissions so they may effectively advise employers on their benefits choices.</li><br /><li>To offer <a href="http://www.aetna.com/working/index.htm">employees</a> an engaging and diverse work environment that permits them to satisfy their professional ambitions, take pride in their contributions and share in Aetna's success.</li><br /><li>To be a leading corporate citizen, improving the quality of life in <a href="http://www.aetna.com/foundation/index.htm">communities</a> where we live and work.</li><br /><li>To award <a href="http://www.aetna.com/investor/index.htm">shareholders</a> a superior return on their investment in our company.</li></ul>Source: <a href="http://www.aetna.com/aboutaetna/missionandvalues.htm">Aetna.com</a><br /><br />Tags: <a href="http://technorati.com/tag/Aetna" rel="tag">Aetna</a>, <a href="http://technorati.com/tag/AET" rel="tag">AET</a>, <a href="http://technorati.com/tag/Mission+Statement" rel="tag">Mission Statement</a>, <a href="http://technorati.com/tag/Mission+Statements" rel="tag">Mission Statements</a>, <a href="http://technorati.com/tag/Values" rel="tag">Values</a>, <a href="http://technorati.com/tag/Goals" rel="tag">Goals</a>JLPhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10233425972214458090noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10732108.post-1131555264572157722005-11-09T08:51:00.000-08:002005-11-09T08:54:24.826-08:00A Good Article on Mission and Vision StatementsFor those interested, there's a really good article called <a href="http://www.quickmba.com/strategy/vision/">The Business Vision and Company Mission Statement</a> on the <a href="http://www.quickmba.com">QuickMBA</a> website.JLPhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10233425972214458090noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10732108.post-1131550525758549552005-11-09T07:35:00.000-08:002005-11-09T07:36:21.483-08:00Thomas Kinkade Company's Mission Statement<strong>Our Vision</strong><br /><br />"To Share God's Light Everywhere"<br /><br /><strong>Our Mission</strong><br /><br />To strive to fulfill the Company's Vision through our businesses, our relationships with our suppliers, customers, our community and our employees.<br /><br /><strong>Our Values</strong><br /><br />It's all about <span style="font-size:130%;color:#ffcc00;"><strong>L.I.G.H.T.</strong></span>!<br /><br /><span style="font-size:180%;color:#ffcc00;"><strong>L</strong></span>oyalty<br /><br />Inspired products and services that extend the Thomas Kinkade Company's Brand and its Message<br /><br /><span style="font-size:180%;color:#ffcc00;"><strong>I</strong></span>ntegrity<br /><br />In all our action and behaviors<br /><br /><span style="font-size:180%;color:#ffcc00;"><strong>G</strong></span>rowth<br /><br />Development for all employees and social responsibility to the community<br /><br /><span style="color:#ffcc00;"><span style="font-size:180%;"><strong>H</strong></span></span><span style="color:#000000;">onoring</span> God<br /><br />Through a high commitment in excellence, quality and productivity<br /><br /><strong><span style="font-size:180%;color:#ffcc00;">T</span></strong>rust<br /><br />Inclusion and respect for everyone<br /><br />Source: <a href="http://www.thomaskinkadecompany.com/general_pages.asp?id=20002">ThomasKinkadeCompany.com</a><br /><br />Tags: <a href="http://technorati.com/tag/Thomas+Kinkade+Company" rel="tag">Thomas Kinkade Company</a>, <a href="http://technorati.com/tag/Thomas+Kinkade" rel="tag">Thomas Kinkade</a>, <a href="http://technorati.com/tag/Mission+Statement" rel="tag">Mission Statement</a>, <a href="http://technorati.com/tag/Mission+Statements" rel="tag">Mission Statements</a>, <a href="http://technorati.com/tag/Vision+Statement" rel="tag">Vision Statement</a>, <a href="http://technorati.com/tag/Values" rel="tag">Values</a>JLPhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10233425972214458090noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10732108.post-1131546280167168102005-11-09T06:25:00.000-08:002005-11-09T06:24:40.840-08:00Cingular's Mission Statement<i>Cingular, a subsidiary of <a href="http://www.sbc.com">SBC</a> uses a vision and values statement.</i><br /><br /><span style="font-size:130%;"><strong>Vision</strong></span><br /><br />To be the most highly regarded wireless company in the world, with a driving focus around best-in-class sales and service.<br /><br /><br /><strong><span style="font-size:130%;">Values</span></strong><br /><br /><strong>Customers:</strong> We value our customers and treat them with respect, providing friendly, courteous, knowledgeable and prompt service at all touch points. We seek and are driven by our customers' feedback.<br /><br /><strong>Integrity:</strong> We operate with unyielding integrity, obeying all laws and adhering to a stringent code of business conduct. We will not tolerate unethical business conduct by our team members.<br /><strong>Performance:</strong> We continually raise our performance to exceed customer and shareholder expectations. We strive to be the best wireless company in the world.<br /><br /><strong>Teamwork:</strong> We partner with one another—respecting new viewpoints, building trust, enhancing communications, and sharing best practices to deliver world-class products and services.<br /><br /><strong>People:</strong> We value our team members and treat them with respect, providing an environment where diverse individuals can develop and are expected to perform to their full potential.<br /><br />Source: <a href="http://www.cingular.com/about/company_overview">Cingular.com</a><br /><br />Tags: <a href="http://technorati.com/tag/Cingular" rel="tag">Cingular</a>, <a href="http://technorati.com/tag/Cingular+Wireless" rel="tag">Cingular Wireless</a>, <a href="http://technorati.com/tag/Mission+Statement" rel="tag">Mission Statement</a>, <a href="http://technorati.com/tag/Mission+Statements" rel="tag">Mission Statements</a>, <a href="http://technorati.com/tag/Vision+Statement" rel="tag">Vision Statement</a>, <a href="http://technorati.com/tag/Vision" rel="tag">Vision</a>, <a href="http://technorati.com/tag/Values" rel="tag">Values</a>JLPhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10233425972214458090noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10732108.post-1131545470389356022005-11-09T06:10:00.000-08:002005-11-09T06:11:10.713-08:00Nestle USA's Mission Statement<i>Nestlé USA utilizes core values rather than the traditional mission statement.</i><br /><br /><strong><span style="font-size:130%;">Core Values</span></strong><br /><br />Nestlé USA's core values are the principles we want to characterize our culture.<br /><br /><strong>People</strong><br /><br />People from all diverse backgrounds are our most important asset and the source of our competitive advantage. We operate in teams where we expect and reward responsible risk taking.<br /><br /><strong>Quality</strong><br /><br />We are dedicated to continuous improvement in the food safety and quality of every product we make and in every activity we perform.<br /><br /><strong>Brands</strong><br /><br />Our strong brands ensure the continuity of our growth and profitability. Their support is every associate's responsibility.<br /><br /><strong>Consumers</strong><br /><br />Our reason for being is to understand, anticipate and best fulfill our consumers' needs.<br /><br /><strong>Customers</strong><br /><br />We appreciate and support the critical role our customers play in getting our brands to the consumer while working closely together to achieve mutual value.<br /><br /><strong>Performance</strong><br /><br />Exceed total Company High Performance Targets (HPT's) for RIG, Organic Growth and EBITA.<br /><br />Source: <a href="http://www.nestleusa.com/PubAbout/NestleAtGlance.aspx">NestléUSA.com</a><br /><br />Tags: <a href="http://technorati.com/tag/Nestle+USA" rel="tag">Nestle USA</a>, <a href="http://technorati.com/tag/Mission+Statement" rel="tag">Mission Statement</a>, <a href="http://technorati.com/tag/Mission+Statements" rel="tag">Mission Statements</a>, <a href="http://technorati.com/tag/Values+Statement" rel="tag">Values Statement</a>, <a href="http://technorati.com/tag/Values" rel="tag">Values</a>, <a href="http://technorati.com/tag/Core+Values" rel="tag">Core Values</a>JLPhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10233425972214458090noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10732108.post-1131513570144224452005-11-08T21:19:00.000-08:002005-11-08T21:22:15.486-08:00Royal Ahold's (AHO) Mission Statement<strong><span style="font-size:130%;">Our mission and vision</span></strong><br /><br />We want to be the leading food provider in those markets in which we choose to operate. This mission will be delivered by a focused company with common goals and shared values. At all levels of our company, we want to "think customer" and move closer to our customers' needs. We want to focus on attracting customers and improving competitiveness in all markets.<br /><br /><strong>Customer, customer, customer<br /><br />We love being in the food business<br /><br />We are committed to good corporate governance<br /><br />We value our diversity</strong><br /><br /><strong>Customer, customer, customer</strong><br /><br />Our focus is very much on enhancing our customer offering and boosting our competitiveness by improving sales growth, decreasing our cost base and building a sustainable platform for the future.<br /><br />Our customers have been our lifeblood for the last 118 years. We endeavor to earn our customers' loyalty by delivering value and creating the best overall place to shop. We strive to make every day a little easier for our customers, bringing them interesting and innovative shopping experiences. We are actively engaged in helping the communities we serve. We have a passion for our business<br /><br /><strong>We love being in the food business</strong><br /><br />We love satisfying our customers' daily needs. We cooperate to leverage our capabilities, our scale, our strength and our knowledge. We use our know-how to differentiate ourselves and create what we believe is an outstanding customer experience. We are never satisfied in our search for excellence and customer convenience: easy in, easy shop, easy out.<br /><br /><strong>We are committed to good corporate governance</strong><br /><br />We want to ensure we operate with utmost integrity backed by rigorous controls and to protect our company and associates through continuous and strict adherence to our business principles.<br /><br /><strong>We value our diversity</strong><br /><br />We value the richness of our diversity and respect one another for who we are, how we think and what we contribute. We are committed to developing our associates. We place a high priority on open, honest communication with all of our stakeholders.<br /><br />Source: <a href="http://www.ahold.com/index.asp?id=5">RoyalAhold.com</a><br /><br />Tags: <a href="http://technorati.com/tag/Royal+Ahold" rel="tag">Royal Ahold</a>, <a href="http://technorati.com/tag/AHO" rel="tag">AHO</a>, <a href="http://technorati.com/tag/Mission+Statement" rel="tag">Mission Statement</a>, <a href="http://technorati.com/tag/Mission+Statements" rel="tag">Mission Statements</a>, <a href="http://technorati.com/tag/Vision+Statement" rel="tag">Vision Statement</a>, <a href="http://technorati.com/tag/Values" rel="tag">Values</a>, <a href="http://technorati.com/tag/Principles" rel="tag">Principles</a>JLPhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10233425972214458090noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10732108.post-1131512790072678662005-11-08T21:06:00.000-08:002005-11-08T21:06:30.296-08:00Ariel Mutual Funds' Mission Statement<strong><span style="font-size:130%;">Mission & Values</span></strong><br /><br />Our mission revolves around one word: <strong>Patience</strong><br /><br />In earnest pursuit of excellent performance and outstanding client service, patience is our over-arching virtue. By taking a long-term view, we are able to build our firm around these core values:<br /><ul><li><strong>Focus</strong><br />As we strive to be the premier small and mid-cap value investment firm, we will continue to grow our company with discipline and rigorous standards.</li><br /><li><strong>Independent Thinking</strong><br />Through voracious reading and active listening, we are armed with information that enables us to challenge conventional "wisdom," and stand out from the investing crowd.</li><br /><li><strong>Team Work</strong><br />Our diverse and experienced professionals work together toward a common goal of excellence in every aspect of our business. We live up to our commitments. Moreover, through significant personal ownership in our firm, as well as in our mutual funds, our interests are squarely aligned with those of our valued clients.</li><br /><li><strong>Community</strong><br />We are committed to strengthening the neighborhoods and cities in which we live and work, practicing a hands-on model of corporate responsibility.</li></ul>Source: <a href="http://www.arielfunds.com/">ArielFunds.com</a><br /><br />Tags: <a href="http://technorati.com/tag/Ariel+Mutual+Funds" rel="tag">Ariel Mutual Funds</a>, <a href="http://technorati.com/tag/Mission+Statement" rel="tag">Mission Statement</a>, <a href="http://technorati.com/tag/Mission+Statements" rel="tag">Mission Statements</a>, <a href="http://technorati.com/tag/Values+Statement" rel="tag">Values Statement</a>, <a href="http://technorati.com/tag/Values" rel="tag">Values</a>JLPhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10233425972214458090noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10732108.post-1131482573640815432005-11-08T12:42:00.000-08:002005-11-08T12:42:53.933-08:00Koch Industries' Mission Statement<em>Koch Industries has a pretty interesting principles that they adhere to as part of their trademarked philosophy called Market Based Mangement® (MBM)</em><br /><br /><span style="font-size:130%;color:#006600;"><strong>MDM® Principles<br /></strong></span><br /><strong>1. Integrity</strong><br />Conduct all business affairs lawfully and with integrity.<br /><br /><br /><strong>2. Compliance </strong><br />Strive for 10,000% compliance, with 100% of us fully complying 100% of the time. Ensure excellence in environmental, safety, and all other compliance. Stop, think and ask.<br /><br /><br /><strong>3. Value Creation</strong><br />Create real long-term value by the economic means. Understand, develop, and apply Market Based Management® to get superior results. Eliminate waste.<br /><br /><br /><strong>4. Entrepreneurship</strong><br />Demonstrate the sense of urgency, discipline, accountability, judgment, initiative, economic and critical thinking skills, and risk-taking mentality necessary to generate the greatest contribution to the company.<br /><br /><br /><strong>5. Customer Focus</strong><br />Understand and build relationships with customers to profitably anticipate and satisfy their needs.<br /><br /><br /><strong>6. Knowledge</strong><br />Seek and use the best knowledge in decisions and proactively share your knowledge while embracing a challenge process.<br /><br /><br /><strong>7. Change</strong><br />Embrace change. Envision what could be, challenge the status quo, and drive creative destruction.<br /><br /><br /><strong>8. Humility</strong><br />Practice humility and intellectual honesty. Constantly seek to understand and constructively deal with reality to create real value and achieve personal improvement.<br /><br /><br /><strong>9. Respect</strong><br />Treat others with dignity, respect, honesty, and sensitivity. Encourage and practice teamwork.<br /><br /><br /><strong>10. Fulfillment</strong><br />Create value and produce results in order to realize your full potential and find true enjoyment in your work.<br /><br /><strong><span style="font-size:130%;color:#009900;">MDM® Living Values</span></strong><br /><br />Koch companies focus on building competitive advantages in the industries in which they operate.<br /><br />Koch companies create these advantages and capture profitable opportunities in the marketplace through leadership in developing and practicing Market Based Management®. MBM®, implemented in Koch companies worldwide, was developed based on these beliefs:<br /><br /><ul><li>Long-term business success comes only from creating real value for customers and society, not the illusion of value.</li><br /><li>The world is experiencing an unprecedented (and accelerating) rate of change.</li><br /><li>To create value amid this change requires a well-founded understanding of what people value and how the world works.</li><br /><li>Throughout history, the framework that leads to the greatest value creation is one based on economic freedom, individual responsibility and the rule of the law.</li></ul>A market system based on private property and economic freedom has proven to be the most effective and efficient system for creating prosperity and social progress.<br />Koch companies try to bring the productive power of the free market into their operations by applying MBM through five dimensions:<br /><br /><ul><li><strong>Vision:</strong> Koch companies constantly seek opportunities, in any industry, for which their capabilities will create superior value.</li><br /><li><strong>Virtue and Talents:</strong> Integrity, humility, teamwork, intellectual honesty and the desire to create real value are necessary values for a free society to function properly. Talented people who embody these virtues are an important driver in an organization’s success.</li><br /><li><strong>Knowledge Processes:</strong> A key driver of prosperity is understanding what people value and how to satisfy these values. Thus, Koch companies strive to create a culture and the measures necessary to build the relevant knowledge.</li><br /><li><strong>Decision Rights</strong>: Creating superior value requires that decisions be made by those who have demonstrated the ability to get results. Therefore, authorities are set more by competitive advantage than by hierarchy.</li><br /><li><strong>Incentives:</strong> Koch companies try to reward their people like entrepreneurs, paying them a portion of the long-term value they create.</li></ul>Source: <a href="http://www.kochind.com/about/philosophy.asp">KochIndustries</a><br /><br />Tags: <a href="http://technorati.com/tag/Koch+Industries" rel="tag">Koch Industries</a>, <a href="http://technorati.com/tag/Mission+Statement" rel="tag">Mission Statement</a>, <a href="http://technorati.com/tag/Mission+Statements" rel="tag">Mission Statements</a>, <a href="http://technorati.com/tag/Values+Statement" rel="tag">Values Statement</a>, <a href="http://technorati.com/tag/Values" rel="tag">Values</a>, <a href="http://technorati.com/tag/Principles" rel="tag">Principles</a>JLPhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10233425972214458090noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10732108.post-1131461628465506792005-11-08T11:23:00.000-08:002005-11-08T11:23:36.086-08:00Junior Achievement's Mission Statement<em>Junior Achievement's Mission and Vision Statements go hand-in-hand. In fact, their mission statement is incorporated into their vision statement.</em><br /><br /><strong><span style="font-size:130%;">Our Mission</span></strong><br /><br />We are the passionate people behind a movement that seeks to educate and inspire young people to value free enterprise, business, and economics to improve the quality of their lives.<br /><br /><strong><span style="font-size:130%;">Our Vision</span></strong><br /><br />The envisioned future ... what we aspire to become. Guided by our basic beliefs of integrity, respect, and excellence, Junior Achievement maintains an active vision, front and center, on how we can have a positive impact on the lives of more students. Our vision is comprised of our core ideology and purpose: To educate and inspire young people to value free enterprise, business, and economics to improve the quality of their lives. From this, we articulate our mission: To ensure that every child has a fundamental understanding of the free enterprise system.<br /><br />Source: <a href="http://www.ja.org/about/about_who_vision.shtml">JuniorAchievement.org</a><br /><br />Tags: <a href="http://technorati.com/tag/Junior+Achievement" rel="tag">Junior Achievement</a>, <a href="http://technorati.com/tag/Mission+Statement" rel="tag">Mission Statement</a>, <a href="http://technorati.com/tag/Mission+Statements" rel="tag">Mission Statements</a>, <a href="http://technorati.com/tag/Vision+Statement" rel="tag">Vision Statement</a>JLPhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10233425972214458090noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10732108.post-1131457077629407002005-11-08T05:35:00.000-08:002005-11-08T05:37:57.773-08:00Comments are Now ModeratedI just wanted to let everyone know that comments on Man on a Mission are now moderated. So, if you are leaving spam comments, you are wasting your time.<br /><br />Thanks and have a good day.<br /><br />JLP<br /><br />PS - Man on a Mission is sort of a hobby blog. My main blog is <a href="http://allthingsfinancialblog.com"><strong>AllThingsFinancial</strong></a>JLPhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10233425972214458090noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10732108.post-1131455415740279102005-11-08T05:30:00.000-08:002005-11-08T05:31:02.983-08:00Alcoa's (AA) Mission Statement<i>Alcoa utilizes the vision statement rather than the mission statement.</i><br /><br /><strong><span style="font-size:130%;">Alcoa's Values</span></strong><br /><br /><strong>Integrity</strong><br /><br />Alcoa’s foundation is our integrity. We are open, honest and trustworthy in dealing with customers, suppliers, coworkers, shareholders and the communities where we have an impact.<br /><br /><strong>Environment, Health and Safety</strong><br /><br />We work safely in a manner that protects and promotes the health and well-being of the individual and the environment.<br /><br /><strong>Customer</strong><br /><br />We support our customers' success by creating exceptional value through innovative product and service solutions.<br /><br /><strong>Excellence</strong><br /><br />We relentlessly pursue excellence in everything we do, every day.<br /><br /><strong>People</strong><br /><br />We work in an inclusive environment that embraces change, new ideas, respect for the individual and equal opportunity to succeed.<br /><br /><strong>Profitability</strong><br /><br />We earn sustainable financial results that enable profitable growth and superior shareholder value.<br /><br /><strong>Accountability</strong><br /><br />We are accountable – individually and in teams – for our behaviors, actions and results.<br /><br />We live our Values and measure our success by the success of our customers, shareholders, communities and people.<br /><br /><strong><span style="font-size:130%;">Alcoa's Principles</span></strong><br /><br /><strong>Integrity</strong><br /><ul><li>We live our Values everywhere, all of the time.</li><br /><li>We demonstrate integrity in our behavior and actions.</li><br /><li>We keep our promises.</li><br /><li>We have the confidence and courage to ask for help.</li><br /><li>We expect integrity from every Alcoan and do not tolerate unethical behavior.</li><br /><li>We avoid conflicts of interest but will declare situations where they may occur.</li><br /><li>We expect integrity from our customers, suppliers, and others who do business with us.</li><br /><li>We communicate openly with individuals and communities on issues that affect them.</li></ul><strong>Environment, Health and Safety</strong><br /><br /><ul><li>We value human life above all else and manage risks accordingly.</li><br /><li>We relentlessly pursue and continually improve EHS systems and processes to achieve an EHS incident-free workplace.</li><br /><li>We do not compromise our EHS Value for profit or production.</li><br /><li>We comply with all laws and set higher standards for ourselves and our suppliers where unacceptable risks are identified.</li><br /><li>We support pollution prevention and sustainable development, by incorporating social responsibility, economic success and environmental excellence into our decision making process.</li><br /><li>We measure and assess our performance and are open and transparent in our communications.</li><br /><li>We supply and use safe and reliable products and services.</li><br /><li>We use our EHS knowledge to enhance the safety and well-being of our communities.</li><br /><li>We are all accountable for conforming with and deploying our EHS Value and Principles.</li></ul><strong>Customer</strong><br /><br /><ul><li>We deeply understand our customers needs and consistently meet or exceed them through ABS.</li><br /><li>We build strong long-term customer relationships at all levels.</li><br /><li>We cross organizational and geographic boundaries to seamlessly serve customers.</li><br /><li>We are the leader in our chosen market segments.</li><br /><li>We develop innovative product, service, and information solutions.</li><br /><li>We develop and nurture clear Alcoa and product brand identities.</li><br /><li>We develop and maintain a strong commercial organizational capability.</li></ul><strong>Excellence</strong><br /><br /><ul><li>We continuously set goals beyond the best.</li><br /><li>We demand, recognize, and reward excellence.</li><br /><li>We achieve system excellence through application of the rules of our system and by rapidly implementing best practices.</li><br /><li>We eliminate waste by rapidly solving problems at their source.</li><br /><li>We move practical and theoretical limits through innovation.</li><br /><li>We have rapid change as a mindset.</li><br /><li>We are committed to excellence by living our Values.</li><br /><li>We empower our people through a diverse learning organization to capture the best from everyone.</li></ul><strong>People</strong><br /><br /><ul><li>We treat each other with dignity and respect at all times.</li><br /><li>We seek to understand each other's ideas and suggestions.</li><br /><li>We value diversity and our individual differences.</li><br /><li>We create and seize opportunities for growth and development.</li><br /><li>We seek and accelerate change.</li><br /><li>We continuously re-design our work to eliminate waste and improve the value of our work.</li><br /><li>We provide appreciative and constructive feedback to each other to improve our individual and team performance.</li><br /><li>We create the appropriate balance in our work and family lives.</li><br /><li>We create value in the community in which we live and work, through our presence and leadership.</li></ul><strong>Profitability</strong><br /><br /><ul><li>We all understand how our job contributes to profitability.</li><br /><li>We eliminate waste every day, reducing our costs and capital requirements.</li><br /><li>We earn our right to grow by achieving returns that exceed our cost of capital.</li><br /><li>We aggressively pursue organic growth by creating exceptional value for customers.</li><br /><li>We make strategic acquisitions and integrate them excellently.</li><br /><li>We openly and effectively communicate our financial results internally and externally.</li><br /><li>We do not make money at the expense of our Values.</li></ul><strong>Accountability</strong><br /><br /><ul><li>We first recognize our role and responsibilities, then take ownership, and accept the consequences of our actions.</li><br /><li>We act with a sense of ownership in our workplace.</li><br /><li>We encourage an environment of risk taking within the context of accountability.</li><br /><li>We solve the problems in our area of responsibility and drive continuous improvement of our work.</li><br /><li>We do what we say we will do.</li><br /><li>We communicate openly as positive team members to increase the performance of our teams.</li><br /><li>We recognize the impact that our own actions have in all outcomes.</li><br /><li>We recognize individual and team accomplishments and successes.</li></ul>Source: <a href="http://www.alcoa.com/global/en/about_alcoa/vision_and_values.asp">Alcoa.com</a><br /><br />Tags: <a href="http://technorati.com/tag/Alcoa" rel="tag">Alcoa</a>, <a href="http://technorati.com/tag/AA" rel="tag">AA</a>, <a href="http://technorati.com/tag/Mission+Statement" rel="tag">Mission Statement</a>, <a href="http://technorati.com/tag/Mission+Statements" rel="tag">Mission Statements</a>, <a href="http://technorati.com/tag/Vision+Statement" rel="tag">Vision Statement</a>, <a href="http://technorati.com/tag/Values" rel="tag">Values</a>, <a href="http://technorati.com/tag/Principles" rel="tag">Principles</a>JLPhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10233425972214458090noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10732108.post-1131082700084455142005-11-03T21:38:00.000-08:002005-11-03T21:38:27.426-08:00Baptist Healthcare's Mission Statement<strong><span style="font-size:130%;">Our Mission</span></strong><br /><br />The mission of Baptist Health Care is to provide superior service based on Christian values to improve the quality of life for people and communities served.<br /><br /><strong><span style="font-size:130%;">Our Values</span></strong><br /><br /><ul><li><strong>Integrity</strong><br />Maintaining the highest standards of behavior. Encompasses honesty, ethics, and doing the right things for the right reasons.</li><br /><li><strong>Vision</strong><br />The ability and willingness to look forward to the future and make decisions necessary to accomplish important goals.</li><br /><li><strong>Innovation</strong><br />Capable of extraordinary creativity and willing to explore new approaches to improving quality of life for all persons.</li><br /><li><strong>Superior Service</strong><br />Committed to providing excellent service and compassionate care.</li><br /><li><strong>Stewardship</strong><br />Dedicated to responsible stewardship of Baptist Health Care's assets and financial resources, and to community service.</li><br /><li><strong>Teamwork</strong><br />An Abiding respect for others, and a sustaining commitment to work together.</li></ul><strong><span style="font-size:130%;">Our Vision</span></strong><br /><br />The vision of Baptist Health Care is to be the best health system in America.<br /><br />Source: <a href="http://www.ebaptisthealthcare.org/BHC/Mission.aspx">BaptistHealthcare.com</a><br /><br />Tags: <a href="http://technorati.com/tag/Baptist+Healthcare" rel="tag">Baptist Healthcare</a>, <a href="http://technorati.com/tag/Mission+Statement" rel="tag">Mission Statement</a>, <a href="http://technorati.com/tag/Mission+Statements" rel="tag">Mission Statements</a>, <a href="http://technorati.com/tag/Vision+Statement" rel="tag">Vision Statement</a>, <a href="http://technorati.com/tag/Values" rel="tag">Values</a>JLPhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10233425972214458090noreply@blogger.com