Question

a ____________ defines the core purpose of an organization and explains why it exists.
a. mission statement
b. code of ethics
c. social audit
d. value statement
e. vision statement

Explanation:

To solve this, we analyze each option:

• Option A: A mission statement defines an organization's core purpose and reason for existence.
• Option B: A code of ethics outlines ethical standards, not core purpose.
• Option C: A social audit assesses social impact, not core purpose.
• Option D: A value statement focuses on organizational values, not core purpose.
• Option E: A vision statement describes future aspirations, not core purpose.

Answer:

A. mission statement