Use the Internet to look up the mission statements of several internationally well-know businesses.

Use a search engine such as http://www.google.com/ to look up each of the businesses listed below. Search for the business’s mission statement (also referred to as a vision statement, strategic vision, initiative). Identify the 3 parts of the mission statement in the space provided.

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Honda Corporate's Mission Statement
Although our name is most often associated with automobiles, we are much more than that. We manufacture a wide range of products, including motorcycles, ATVs, generators, marine engines, lawn and garden equipment and automobiles. Historically, Honda has been a leader in fuel-efficiency and low-emission technology. With all of our products, we work to balance your desire for fun and performance with society's need for clean air and water.

The Canuck’s Mission Statement
Your Vancouver Canucks are committed to making a positive impact in the local community through specially designed outreach programs and fundraising initiatives which focus on hockey development, children's health and education. Through the support of our fans, sponsors, suppliers & Foundation board members, we have been able to make a difference in the lives of today's youth.

UBC’s Mission Statement
The University of British Columbia will provide its students, faculty, and staff with the best possible resources and conditions for learning and research, and create a working environment dedicated to excellence, equity, and mutual respect. It will cooperate with government, business, and industry, as well as with other educational institutions and the general community, to create new knowledge, prepare its students for fulfilling careers, and improve the quality of life through leading-edge research.

The graduates of UBC will have developed strong analytical, problem-solving and critical thinking abilities; they will have excellent research and communication skills; they will be knowledgeable, flexible, and innovative. They will recognize the importance of understanding societies other than their own. As responsible citizens, the graduates of UBC will value diversity, work with and for their communities, and be agents for positive change.

Mary Kay “Headquarters” Mission Statement
Mary Kay's mission is to enrich women's lives. We will do this in tangible ways, by offering quality products to consumers, financial opportunities to our independent sales force, and fulfilling careers to our employees. We also will reach out to the heart and spirit of women, enabling personal growth and fulfillment for the women whose lives we touch. We will carry out our mission in a spirit of caring, living the positive values on which our Company was built.

Integirty and the Golden Ruld must guide every business decision.

Enthusiasm encourages a positive attitude and provides inspiration as we work together to achieve our goals.

Praise motivate everyone to reach their full potential.

Leadership among our sales force and employees must be encouraged and recognized in order to achieve long-term success.

Quality in our products and services must be a priority in order for us to deliver value and satisfaction to our customers.

Teamwork allows each person to be valued and appreciated by others while contributing to the Company's success.

Service should be prompt and proactive to provide convenience with a personal touch.

Balance in our lives with God, family and career in harmony.

Starbucks Mission Statement
Establish Starbucks as the premier purveyor of the finest coffee in the world while maintaining our uncompromising principles while we grow. The following six guiding principles will help us measure the appropriateness of our decisions: Provide a great work environment and treat each other with respect and dignity. Embrace diversity as an essential component in the way we do business. Apply the highest standards of excellence to the purchasing, roasting and fresh delivery of our coffee. Develop enthusiastically satisfied customers all of the time. Contribute positively to our communities and our environment. Recognize that profitability is essential to our future success.

The GAP’s Respecting the Environment in Principle and Practice
At Gap Inc., we believe that business profitability and environmental responsibility are not mutually exclusive. We strive to keep this in mind in principle and practice. To this end, we have developed two basic tenets to guide us in our work:

We will strive to operate with respect and sensitivity to the environment where we do business.

We will encourage our employees to take individual steps to protect and restore the environment, and empower them to ensure that company activity is consistent with our environmental guidelines.

Through the application of these principles, we feel confident that our environmental practice will evolve and mature, and that our ability to manage our own operations will improve over time. Some Initiatives include: Empowering Employees to Shape Environmental Policies, Improving Production Processes, Building Better Stores and Offices, Reducing Waste, and Setting Goals Then Following Through