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Business Strategic Plan
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Preview: ... instance, "we're in electronics" or worse still, "we are in business to make money" (assuming that the business is not a mint !).
Also, some people confuse mission statements with value statements (see below) - the former should be very hard-nosed while the latter can deal with 'softer' issues surrounding the business. The following table contrasts hard and soft mission statements.
Hard
Soft
What business is/does Primary products/services Key processes & technologies Main customer groups Primary markets/segments Principal channels/outlets
Reason for existence Competitive advantages Unique/distinctive features Important philosophical/social issues Image, quality, style, standards Stakeholder concerns
Compare the following statements:
Hard Statement
Soft Statement
X Corp. designs, develops, assembles and markets systems for data base management. These systems integrate its proprietary operating system software with hardware supplied by major manufacturers, and are sold to small, medium and large-sized companies for a range of business applications. Its systems are distinguished by a sophisticated operating system, which permits use without trained data-processing personnel.
Our mission is to enhance our customers' business by providing the very highest quality products and services possible. Our customer support strategy is based upon total, no-compromise customer satisfaction and we continually strive to offer a complete package of up-to-date value added solutions to meet our customers' needs. We value above all our long term customer relations.
Intel's original plan, written on the back of a menu (view cop ...
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