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Are mission statements really necessary? Do successful small businesses have mission statements? Does organizational size matter in formulating mission statements?

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Are mission statements really necessary?

Yes, they are very necessary. Without a mission statement the company will not have any goals. A mission statement advises the company, the employees and the consumer of what the company's purpose is.
Example: Kroger Food's mission statement is "OUR MISSION is to be ...

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