PLEASE FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS FOR THIS ASSIGNMENT

Assignment: Based on information generated from Worksheet 1: Mission Statement and Worksheet 2: Instrumental and Terminal Values, develop and submit one concise typewritten, double-spaced paragraph (no more than three sentences) presenting the mission statement for Me, Inc. (thats you). Then, immediately below that, clearly break out the three elements of the mission statement: Purpose, Business, Values (in order). While the top is in a narrative format and the bottom is broken out on three sections, the wording for both should be identical.

Instructions: Follow the instructions for preparing a standard format for a business memo outlined in the Assignment Template located in the Course Information module in Canvas. The memo should be submitted as a Microsoft Word document file attached to assignment through Canvas.

Utilize and Cite Sources: Your assignment should include your analysis and conclusions based on relevant, factual information. Sources should include the two worksheets (both in Canvas); text and PPT slides section 2-4 Defining the Business Mission; supplemental resources in Canvas; and any outside resources of your own. All references and statements of fact must be properly annotated (in-text notes and footnotes) and source documents appropriately referenced in a bibliography. The absence of source citations will result in a substantial grade reduction (see How to Utilize and Cite Sources in the Course Information module in Canvas).

Note: It is mandatory that you do not use personal pronouns (e.g., I, me, my) when describing and developing Me, Inc.

1. Submitted on time.
2. Submitted as Microsoft Word document file attached to assignment through Canvas.
3. Utilized memo format outlined in Assignment Template.
4. Included both Narrative AND three components in order (Purpose, Business, Values).
5. Narrative and components (P-B-V) match.
6. Began each component with To, By, While.
7. Utilized and cited Worksheet 1: Mission Statement.
8. Utilized and cited Worksheet 2: Instrumental and Terminal Values.
9. Demonstrated reasonable depth of thought, analysis, and initiative.
10. Utilized textbook/PPTs as source.
11. Utilized and cited sources provided by instructor (articles, videos, podcasts and other resources in Canvas).
12. Utilized and cited sources found through independent research.
13. Removed all personal pronouns (e.g., I, me, my).
14. Included
15. in-text notations, footnotes, bibliography (complete citations; not limited

1 & 2 WORKSHEETS FOR ASSIGNMENT

PURPOSE, BUSINESS, VALUES (WORKSHEET 1) A large percentage of companies, including most of the Fortune 500, have corporate mission statements. Mission statements are designed to provide direction and thrust to an organization, an enduring statement of purpose. A mission statement acts as an invisible hand that guides the people in the organization. A mission statement explains the organizations reason for being, and answers the question, What business are we in? A personal mission statement is a bit different from a company mission statement, but the fundamental principles are the same. Writing a personal mission statement offers the opportunity to establish whats important and perhaps make a decision to stick to it before we even start a career. Or it enables us to chart a new course when were at a career crossroads. Steven Covey (in First Things First) refers to developing a mission statement as connecting with your own unique purpose and the profound satisfaction that comes from fulfilling it. A personal mission statement helps job-seekers identify their core values and beliefs. Michael Goodman (in The Potato Chip Difference: How to Apply Leading Edge Marketing Strategies to Landing the Job You Want) states that a personal mission statement is an articulation of what youre all about and what success looks like to you. A personal mission statement also allows job-seekers to identify companies that have similar values and beliefs and helps them better assess the costs and benefits of any new career opportunity. The biggest problem most job-seekers face is not in wanting to have a personal mission statement, but actually writing it. So, to help you get started on your personal mission statement, here is a five-step mission-building process. Take as much time on each step as you need -- and remember to dig deeply to develop a mission statement that is both authentic and honest. Step 1: Identify Past Successes Spend some time identifying four or five examples where you have had personal success in recent years. These successes could be at work, in your community, at home, etc. Try to identify whether there is a common theme -- or themes -- to these examples. Step 2: Identify Core Values Develop a list of attributes that you believe identify who you are and what your priorities are. The list can be as long as you need. Once your list is complete, see if you can narrow your values to five or six most important values. Finally, see if you can choose the one value that is most important to you. (See Worksheet 2: Instrumental and Terminal Values) Step 3: Identify Contributions Make a list of the ways you could make a difference. In an ideal situation, how could you contribute best to: the world in general your family your employer or future employers your friends your community WORKSHEET 1

Step 4: Identify Goals Spend some time thinking about your priorities in life and the goals you have for yourself. Make a list of your personal goals, perhaps in the short-term (up to three years) and the long-range (beyond three years). Step 5: Write Your Mission Statement Based on the first four steps, and a better understanding of yourself, begin writing your personal mission statement (completing each of the three components below). Purpose: What are the opportunities or needs that you exist to address? (The purpose of the organization.) Business: What are you doing to address these needs? (The business of the organization.) Values: What principles or beliefs guide your work? (The values of the organization.) (See Worksheet 2: Instrumental and Terminal Values) Final Thoughts A personal mission statement is, of course, personal. But if you want to truly see whether you have been honest in developing your personal mission statement, try sharing the results of this process with one or more people who are close to you. Ask for their feedback. Finally, remember that a mission statement is not meant to be written once and carved into stone. You should set aside some time annually to review your career, job, goals, and mission statement -- and make adjustments as necessary.

INSTRUMENTAL AND TERMINAL VALUES (WORKSHEET 2) Its important to know what employers look for when hiring full-time employees. In addition to relevant skills, employers seek employees who have the personal values, characteristics, and personality traits that spell success. Good personal values are what make the foundation for a good employee. There are two types of values, both in the personal and organizational domains: (1) Instrumental Values and (2) Terminal Values. Instrumental Values Instrumental Values are core values, permanent in nature, are difficult to change, and comprise personal characteristics and character traits. They refer to preferable modes of behavior and include values like honesty, sincerity, ambition, independence, obedience, imaginativeness, courageousness, competitiveness (and, unfortunately, there can be some negative traits too). Organizations also have Instrumental Values (which can be ascertained from the organizational culture) and these can be permanent in nature and difficult to change. Terminal Values In our personal lives, Terminal Values are those things that we can work towards, or we think are most important and we feel are most desirable terminal values are desirable states of existence. They include things like happiness, self-respect, family security, recognition, freedom, inner harmony, comfortable life, and professional excellence. Terminal Values signify the objectives of the life of a person the ultimate things the person wants to achieve through their behavior (the destination they want to reach in life); whereas Instrumental Values indicate the methods an individual would like to adopt for achieving their lifes aim (the path they would like to take to reach their destination). Organizations exhibit Terminal Values, too. However, Terminal Values in an organization can be changed (for example, this can be seen when there is a change of top management or CEO). Read this BEFORE you take a job (or before recruiting a candidate): ORGANIZATIONAL VALUES AND ORGANIZATIONAL BEHAVIOR Organizational values are the key to organizational behavior. Before you join an organization you must ensure that there is no conflict in your instrumental values and the organizations instrumental values, since instrumental values are difficult to change. (Conversely, the organization must consider this aspect while interviewing a prospective candidate for recruitment.) Of course, any mismatch in terminal values can be corrected by suitable training, since terminal values can be inculcated, realigned, or changed. Instrumental Values Ambitious (hard-working, aspiring) Broad-minded (open-minded, accepting) Capable (competent, effective) Cheerful (lighthearted, joyful) Clean (neat, tidy) Courageous (standing up for your beliefs) Forgiving (willing to pardon others) Helpful (working for the welfare of others) Honest (sincere, truthful) Imaginative (daring, creative) Independent (self-reliant, self-sufficient) Intellectual (intelligent, reflective) Logical (consistent, rational) Loving (affectionate, tender) Obedient (dutiful, respectful) Polite (courteous, well-mannered) Responsible (dependable, reliable) Self-Controlled (restrained, self-disciplined) Terminal Values A comfortable life (a prosperous life) An exciting life (a stimulating, active life) A sense of accomplishment (lasting contribution) A world at peace (free of war and conflict) A world of beauty (beauty of nature and the arts) Equality (brotherhood, equal opportunity for all) Family security (taking care of loved ones) Freedom (independence, free choice) Happiness (contentedness) Inner harmony (freedom from inner conflict) Mature love (sexual and spiritual intimacy) National security (protection from attack) Pleasure (an enjoyable, leisurely life) Salvation (saved, eternal life) Self-respect (self-esteem) Social recognition (respect, admiration) True friendship (close companionship) Wisdom (a mature understanding of life) WORKSHEET 2

Workplace Values Exercise Step 1: Read through the list of Instrumental Values (above) and circle the ones that you feel reflect (or represent) your personal characteristics and character traits. Step 2: Next, read through the list of Terminal Values (above) and rate the degree of importance (using the scale below) that you place on each one. 1 = Very important to me 2 = Reasonably important to me 3 = Somewhat important to me 4 = Not important to me at all Step 3: Now try and identify any possible link between your two lists (some connection between your present Instrumental Values and your desired Terminal Values), and attempt to describe or determine what the connection might be.) Congratulations! You now have a list of core personal and workplace values that represent who you are... it is this core group of values that help determine your level of satisfaction with your work and your career and which should be used to judge the level of fit with any future job, company, or career. Now comes the tougher part. How well do your core values fit with your preferred career path, desired work, and present or future employer and what, if anything, are you going to do about these results? Source: Rokeach, M. (1973). The nature of human values. New York: Free Press; Rokeach, M. (1979). Understanding human values: Individual and societal. New York: Free Press.