The purpose of an organization's mission statement is best described as:
A) Accolades for past successes
B) Identifying the reasons why the program was started
C) Focusing on the values and the premise of the program
D) A brief snapshot that captures the essence of the program or organization

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The purpose of a mission statement is to focus on the values and the premise of the program. The purpose is not to provide accolades to past successes or identify the reasons why the program was started. Identifying core professional values helps guide what is most relevant to the mission statement. One caution here is to avoid jargon that might confuse people who are unfamiliar with occupational therapy terminology.

The Purpose of an Organization's Mission Statement Is Best Described