In his book The HP Way, Dave Packard, cofounder of Hewlett-Packard, describes the seven commitments of the HP Way:

Profit—the ultimate source of corporate strength Customers—constant improvement in the value of the products and services the company offers them Field of interest—seeking new opportunities but limiting them to complementary products and services based on company core competencies Growth—a measure of strength and a requirement for survival Employees—provide opportunities for advancement, share in their success, and offer job security based on performance Organization—foster individual motivation, initiative, and creativity by giving employees the freedom to work toward established goals and objectives Citizenship—contribute in a positive way toward the community and society at large In what ways do these values help HP define its vision?