Q . . . MAN540 STRATEGIC MANAGEMENT SUMMER 2021-2022 MIDTERM ASSIGNMENT Research and find the current mission statements of the following companies from their own sources (company websites, annual reports, etc.). Remember that companies from different countries of origin might use different names instead of mission statement. Evaluate each mission statement with reference to the each of the following characteristics, as suggested by your textbook. Finally, include a comparison of the pairs of mission statements of companies competing in the same industry, as given below. 1. Samsung Electronics and Apple 2. Daimler and Ford Motor Co. 3. Royal Dutch Shell and Exxon Mobil. 4. CostCo Wholesale and Wal-Mart Stores. 5. Deutsche Bank and Barclays. . Broad in scope; does not include monetary amounts, numbers, percentages, ratios, or objectives. . Fewer than 150 words in length. . Inspiring. . Identifies the utility of a firm's products. CHARACTERISTICS Reveals that the firm is socially responsible. OF A GOOD Reveals that the firm is environmentally responsible. MISSION . Includes nine components: customers, STATEMENT products or services, markets, technology, concern for survival/growth/profits, philosophy, self-concept, concern for public image, concern for employees. . Reconciliatory. . Enduring. Please conduct your own research and analysis. Do not copy and paste from any source. Any sources you use, do not forget to cite your references. Any referencing style is acceptable, as long as you use it correctly and consistently throughout your paper. You can use any software to present your work in the best way possible. Consider using tables, visuals, etc. for best results. Please submit via the assignment link on UZEM course website. Deadline for submissions is 19" July 2022