A mission statement has the following purposes except:
A) to keep managers working towards a common purpose.
B) to communicate the firm's basic reason for being.
C) to help firms decide what opportunities to pursue.
D) to help firms decide what opportunities to avoid.
E) to provide detailed goals and plans.

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A mission statement is not meant to provide detailed goals and plans, but rather to provide a broad overview of the purpose and direction of the organization. The other options listed are all valid purposes of a mission statement.

A Mission Statement Has the Following Purposes Except