The Relationship Between Mission Statements and Firm Performance: An Exploratory Study
研究了136家加拿大大型企业的使命陈述与绩效之间的关系，发现使命陈述及其某些特征与较高绩效有选择性关联，为未来研究提出建议。
This paper examines the relationship between mission statements and firm performance using a sample of 136 large Canadian organizations. Previous writings suggest that mission statements are essential for superior organizational performance results. However, there is little empirical evidence to support this claim. The data from the present study demonstrate that mission statements and some of their specific characteristics are selectively associated with higher levels of organizational performance. The paper concludes with several propositions to guide future research.