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Unpacking the Research: Greengarten-Jackson, Yau, Gitlow, and Scandura

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A significant study by Greengarten-Jackson, Yau, Gitlow, and Scandura delved into the existing landscape of mission statements within the USA's largest industrial and service corporations in 1992. The study's core objectives were to: Identify the common issues and structural elements within existing mission statements. Develop "ideal" prototype mission statements to serve as a guide for other organizations. Using telephone interviews and rigorous content analysis, the researchers gathered data from the 50 largest industrial and 50 largest service corporations. Do Companies Really Have Them? Key Findings The research revealed an interesting disparity in the adoption of mission statements: Company Type Percentage with Mission Statement Primary Reason for Lacking One Industrial 76% Industry changing too quickly Service 58% Lack of time This highlights a clear challenge, particularly for service companies, in dedicating the necessary resources to develop these crucial sta...
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Mission Statements in Service & Industrial Corporations

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  A summary of the research by Greengarten-Jackson, Yau, Gitlow, and Scandura The "What" and "Why" of Mission Statements Vision Statement: A dream for the future state of the organization. It's the "what" an organization wants to become. Example: "To make people happy" (Disney) Mission Statement: The current reason for an organization's existence. It's the "how" the organization will achieve its vision. Importance: Aligns organizational processes with business strategies. Provides employees with a sense of purpose. Serves as a framework for decision-making. Research indicates a link to improved firm performance and customer service. The Research Study Purpose: To determine the issues addressed by, and the underlying structure of, existing mission statements. To identify "ideal" prototype mission statements to guide organizations. Population: The 50 largest industrial and 50 largest service corporations in the US...
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What is Prompt Engineering? How to Acquire Expertise?

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Significant discourse surrounds artificial intelligence (AI) presently. Concurrent with AI's advancement, concerns arise regarding potential job displacement. However, AI's evolution will not merely eliminate roles; it will also generate new employment opportunities. Prompt engineering exemplifies this phenomenon. Emerging within the domain of AI, distinct from conventional fields, prompt engineering operates through natural language processing. It encompasses the specifications for AI tasks. Success requires selecting precise vocabulary, paragraphs, syntax, and formatting to elicit accurate and relevant responses from the AI. A prompt engineer designs prompts to optimize AI's output, thereby refining the machine's ability to deliver results. Prompt engineering is integral to AI efficacy. Prompt engineering also enhances Large Language Model (LLM) capabilities by addressing challenges ranging from rudimentary to complex. Consequently, the formulation of prompts to direc...
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Understanding Windows 11’s "Compress to ZIP File" Feature

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  Introduction Windows 11 includes a built-in "Compress to ZIP file" feature in File Explorer, allowing users to create ZIP archives effortlessly. However, some users may notice that their ZIP files appear as "WinRAR ZIP Archive" instead of just ZIP. This blog clarifies why that happens and whether you need third-party software like WinRAR. Why Does Windows Show "WinRAR ZIP Archive"? When you install WinRAR , it associates itself with ZIP files by default. This means that even though the file format is still .zip , the icon and description may show "WinRAR ZIP Archive." However, the file remains a standard ZIP file that can be opened without WinRAR. Is WinRAR Required to Open These ZIP Files? No, WinRAR is not required. Since the .zip format is natively supported in Windows, ChromeOS, and Google Drive, you can open, extract, and manage ZIP files without third-party apps. How to Restore Windows' Default ZIP File Handler If you want ZIP file...
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