After viewing the video on the mission statement, please respond to the discussion prompt below. You should post your initial response by the date indicated in the module calendar. Please be sure to reference your sources in appropriate APA formatting and provide substantive evidence of any claims you make. Where appropriate, include personal anecdotes, statistics, and additional reading or materials references. After you have posted your initial response, visit the forum again over the coming days to read your peers' responses. You should respond to at least two other students by asking them to elaborate on a point, provide a counter$-$argument, suggest a topic for debate, or refer back to the extended reading or video clips.

Why is a proper mission statement important for organizations? How can a mission statement help in the success or failure of an organization? How important is the goals set in a mission statement within an organization$$s operations and analyze how it interacts with strategic planning.