Baldrige Glossary HD: Purpose

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Purpose

The term “purpose” refers to the fundamental reason that an organization exists. The primary role of purpose is to inspire an organization and guide its setting of values. Purpose is generally broad and enduring. Two organizations in different businesses could have similar purposes, and two organizations in the same business could have different purposes.

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The term "purpose" appears in the Baldrige Criteria in the following locations (Click to access):

Organizational Profile P.0: Environment, Relationships, and Challenges

Item P.1: Organizational Description
          Area P.1.a(2): Organizational Environment

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