Unit 3HO 3-2 (continued)The following
guidelines are intended
to help a strategic planning
team formulate
a visionstatement.* Should
not be prepared until
the firm has been through
at least one cycle
of strategicplanning.* Should include
the following: mission,
basic philosophy
and core values, long-term
goals,basic strategies,
performance criteria,
important decision
rules, and ethical standardsexpected
of all employees.- Should be inspiritional.
" Be-in constructing
a vision statement
by having the planning
team members as
individualsprcfare draft visions,
then share and discuss
their responses.
After the discussion,
the taskof
drafting a vision of success
should be turned
over to an individual." Consensus on a vision
statement among key
decision makers is highly
desirable, but may
notbe absolutely
necessary." While constructing
a vision statement
may be difficult,
the task of formulating
a vision can
contribute to a reduction
of organizational conflict.281