HIM 6522 WEEK 2 UNIT 2: Mission, Vision, and Values
Mission, Vision, Values Exercise Week 2 Due Wednesday 9/26/18
A mission statement defines one’s purpose for existing. It describes the current existence if an organization/individual.
Answer the following questions to develop your mission statement:
1. What is my purpose in my life/profession?
2. What is unique or distinctive about what I can bring to my profession?
3. What philosophical issues, personal values, and priorities are important to my profession?
A vision statement refers to what one sees as its ideal future state. It articulates goals for the future existence of an organization/individual.
Answer the following questions to develop your vision statement:
1. What makes the HIM profession unique?
2. What inspires you to succeed every day?
3. What are your hopes for your professional path?
A values statement reflects the social and cultural beliefs of an organization/individual.
Answer the following question to develop your values statement:
1. What are your core values?
2. How do your core values align with the Benedictine Values?
References
Gonzalez, N. (2017, November). Build a leadership vision. Strategic Finance, 22-24.
Morrisey, G.L. (1992). Your personal mission statement: A foundation for your future. Training &
Development, 46(11), 71-74.
Oachs, P., & Watters, A. (2016). Health information management: Concepts, principles & practice (5th
Ed.). Chicago: American Health Information Management Association.