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The Five Most Important Questions: You Will Ever Ask About Your Organization
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The Five Most Important Questions: You Will Ever Ask About Your Organization

by Peter F. Drucker
April 2008
Beginner
144 pages
1h 42m
English
Jossey-Bass
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6.1. Question 5: WHAT IS OUR PLAN?

Peter F. Drucker

  • Should the mission be changed?

  • What are our goals?

The self-assessment process leads to a plan that is a concise summation of the organization's purpose and future direction. The plan encompasses mission, vision, goals, objectives, action steps, a budget, and appraisal. Now comes the point to affirm or change the mission and set long-range goals. Remember, every mission statement has to reflect three things: opportunities, competence, and commitment. It answers the questions, What is our purpose? Why do we do what we do? What, in the end, do we want to be remembered for? The mission transcends today but guides today, informs today. It provides the framework for setting goals and mobilizing the ...

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