He changed the Wolf Organization’s business model, transforming it from solely a supplier of other businesses’ products into company that sources its own American-made cabinets and competes directly with overseas manufacturers. He also provided his employees comprehensive health and retirement benefits and returned twenty to thirty percent of the company’s profits back to workers. Tom has always been involved in community development. In addition to serving on and leading the boards of many organizations dedicated to education, health, welfare, economic development, culture and the arts, Tom has helped build a Little League baseball field in his community, volunteered in soup kitchens and helped paint a local…
1.) What does a Commander's Intent-style mission statement allow a manager or an employee to do? ● A Commander’s Intent-style mission statement allows a manager to give a clear, plain-talk statement to employees, that has a specific goal and desired operation. With CI mission statement, employees do not have much details of how to accomplish the task, but they would have to make their own decisions to achieve company’s goal. 2.)…
Summary: FEMA should remain as an agency incorporated within the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). Since 1979, FEMA has gone through many changes from being an executive level agency to being incorporated into another agency. FEMA’s missions have changed over the years based on political influences instead of the mission outlined in Executive Orders. According to the FEMA Website, FEMA’s mission is to support our citizens and first responders to ensure that as a nation, we work together to build, sustain and improve our capability to prepare for, protect against, respond to, recover from and mitigate all hazards (FEMA.gov).…
Starbucks (SBUX) first started in 1971 as a roaster and retailer of whole bean and ground coffee, tea and spices in a single store in Seattle’s Pike Place Market. Today, they have expanded to more than 23,000 retail stores in 68 countries. Starbucks is named after the First Mate in Herman Melville’s “Moby Dick.” The sea featuring a twin-tailed siren from Greek mythology also inspires the company’s logo. Their mission statement is: “to inspire and nurture the human spirit – one person, one cup and one neighborhood at a time”.…
What comes to mind when you hear the song “Angel” by Sarah McLachlan? Do you get teary-eyed and have to change the channel like the musician herself? When I hear this song the first thing that comes to mind is a bunch of wide-eyed mistreated puppies and kittens. Who is behind these television ads, (if you don’t already know)? The answer is the ASPCA.…
Bears are only in a zoo or a circus. They’re never inside a factory,” As they went on to prove he was not a bear they asked the bears in zoos and…
The mission statement of the Tennessee Department of Safety and Homeland Security, which is the statement, which is used as a way of communicating the purpose of the organization is as follows: Mission Statement To serve, secure, and protect the people of Tennessee ("Tennessee Department of Safety and Homeland Security Mission Statement," 2014). The Tennessee Department of Safety and Homeland Security currently doesn’t have an official goals or value statement. Employees of the State of Tennessee are expected to act in a manner that will enhance the name, service and general impression of the State in the eyes of the general public. This Code of Conduct provides general rules of conduct based on fundamental ethical principles.…
The mission statement of Bamberg-Ehrhardt Middle School is, “In partnership with home and community, is to provide effective educational experiences for diverse learners in a caring environment that lead to increased student achievement and a successful transition to high school.” Bamberg-Ehrhardt Middle school consists of grades 7 through 8 with 213 students-- 54% Male, 46% female, 55% African American, 43% White, and 1% Other. Bamberg County Census poverty is 27%. All school districts in Bamberg One participate in the Community Eligibility program where all students are served free breakfast and lunch. There are 47% of students in Bamberg-Ehrhardt Middle school who receive free or reduced lunch.…
Ever since I attended Duck Camp, I had a growing passion to eventually become just like the TTM’s that were present. I immediately looked up to them and wanted to become one as soon as possible. I admired their fun spirit and the efforts made to “pump up” students. I wanted to be that “someone” that others could look up to. I can confidently say I have a very fun and uplifting personality that I know would be able to bring students out of their comfort zone and excited for college here at Tarleton State University.…
Catholic Charities in Terre Haute is an agency that deals kindhearted and loving assistance to in need neighbors in the Wabash Valley. They offer several amenities to help lessen some of the hardships of our less fortunate brothers and sisters. It is a direct services organization to serve the poor, the homeless, the elderly, the neglected children and the needy. Catholic Charities in Terre Haute controls numerous charitable facilities and platforms in the Terre Haute area to help people in need. Their mission statement is: “Its primary purpose is to serve the poor, the homeless, the elderly, the neglected children and the needy.…
Is it okay to allow parents to pick and choose how their child should look, as if they are in Build-a Bear Workshop? Scientists in today’s modern world have made immense progress in the field of genetic engineering. Many have rightfully chided scientists and this new development of errant technology due to the unethical consequences that genetic alteration of children brings. One of those consequences is that a society gap will arise from the manipulation of an embryo’s genes. Additionally, a child’s consent will be to be ignored if their genes are altered without consent.…
People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) and The American Society for the Protection of Animals (ASPCA) both advocate for similar causes. PETA advocates for animals of all species, from all over. They focus more on getting people to stop treating them unethically and killing them. The ASPCA tends to advocate mainly for domesticated animals, trying to get them adopted from shelters and into forever homes. They also advocate for other animals such as farm animals, but domesticated animals such as dogs and cats that are in places like the Humane Society of Berks County or the Animal Rescue League of Berks County are what they advertise more often.…
Walton had a business with his brother and it was very successful, however he wanted to find a way to benefit rural communities and make goods more accessible for everyone. As a result he ventured off to accomplish his view, and in this sense he solved the problem and created a new organization. Also, because his business skyrocketed so quickly, many smaller businesses suffered greatly and had to close because of Wal-Mart’s new success. As a result unemployment in those regions went up; however Walton faced this problem head on. He came up with the solution to hire those who got fired to appease the township.…
American Eagle has a mission statement which is extremely in depth, speaking about a supply chain, environment, community, fairness and equality, as well as health and wellness with a big emphasis on social responsibility. American Eagle states: We serve these young people – and the better world they’re creating – by fueling their desire for adventure, investing in a fair, thriving global community and equipping them with the tools they need to build any future they can imagine. We hope to inspire our customers, reminding them always to Live Your Life, Love Your Planet, Build a Better World. With every decision we make as a company, we strive to do the same.…
Jeff Bezos has publicly referred to the company’s mission statement as a driving force behind many of hs decisions during the company’s history. Therefore, the company’s success as the world’s top online retailer is due at least in part to management’s commitment to the execution of the mission. The company’s mission statement clearly articulates its values that will guide organizational actions (“to be earth’s most customer centric company”). It does not specify some narrow market; it rather expresses the company’s vision to perform on a global scale. The statement does not describe means by which company intends to develop in the future.…