Analysis of Vision and Mission Statements

The
purpose of this assignment is to analyze the vision and mission statement for
various companies in order to determine how these statements guide leadership
practices within organizations.
The
vision statement reflects a desired future state worthy of pursuing, while the
mission statement is what is done almost daily in order to eventually realize
the vision.
Select two
organizations, each with a vision and mission statement – (I selected Hobby Lobby and FedEx). One organization should profess
to practice servant leadership and the other should practice a standard
leadership model. (I selected Hobby Lobby and FedEx).
Examples
of well-known companies that practice servant leadership include Southwest
Airlines, REI, and Aflac. Conduct additional research to locate other companies
that practice servant leadership.
Once you
have selected two companies, write a 800 to 1,000 word analysis addressing the
following:
1. The
vision and mission statements for both companies.
2. A
comparison of the vision and mission statements of the two companies. Make sure
to provide specific examples of similarities and differences.
3. A
discussion of how the vision and mission statements impact the culture of each
organization.
4. A
description of the servant leadership principles or values that are explicitly
or implicitly apparent in the vision and mission statements of the organization
that professes to be servant-led.
5. An
explanation of the principles or values expressed in the vision and mission
statements manifested in each organization’s public reputation, marketing
tactics, treatment of its employees, etc. Provide specific examples to support
your rationale.
6. A
determination on whether each organization is living out the principles or
values expressed in their vision and mission statements. Provide an explanation
to support your determination.
7. An
explanation of revisions that would need to be made to the vision and mission
statement of the organization practicing a standard leadership model should it
adopt a servant leadership model.
8. An
explanation of how the vision and mission statements of an organization can or
should guide an organization’s treatment of its employees and clients.
9. An
explanation of how a Christian worldview perspective can inform management
decisions or practices in the treatment of all stakeholders.
You are required to locate
four articles that support your selected organization’s vision and mission
statements. Two of the
selected articles must be peer-review journal articles. Include
information from the articles in your discussion. Strengthen
your claims with supporting citations within each content area of your essay.
Prepare
this assignment according to the guidelines found in the APA Style Guide

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