`Devlelopment Critical Thining skills` in the building skill for career success `gold section` you do not nesessarily need to use the three companies. but do make sure to use public companies. htt:// Kodak.com 2-http://www.benjerry.com 3-http://www.usaa.

Stimulation of the senses prods man into thinking ' He gives meaning to his environment through reasoning ' In written communication intentions are spelled in sentences ' which are either true or false ' Majority of them are called statements or claims '2 . And [b]ecause we do not think well , we are often . unable to follow out the implications of our potential decisions '1

This looks critically into the mission statements (shown in Exhibits 1 , 2 , 3 herein ) including the philosophies and values of three private business entities that offer distinct services to the public -

br Ben Jerry 's is in the food manufacturing sector Kodak provides imaging ' services USAA provides insurance-related services in the banking and finance sector

Exhibit 1 . The three interrelated missions of Ben Jerry 's (Source HYPERLINK "http /www .benjerry .com " http /www .benjerry .com

Product Mission

To make , distribute sell the finest quality all natural ice cream euphoric concoctions with a continued commitment to incorporating wholesome , natural ingredients and promoting business practices that respect the Earth and the Environment . Economic Mission

To operate the Company on a sustainable financial basis of profitable growth , increasing value for our stakeholders expanding opportunities for development and career growth for our employees . Social Mission

To operate the company in a way that actively recognizes the central role that business plays in society by initiating innovative ways to improve the quality of life locally , nationally internationally Exhibit 2 . The Mission Statement of Kodak (Source : HYPERLINK "http /www .kodak .com /country /US /en /corp /mission /visionMissionValues .sht ml http /www .kodak .com /country /US /en /corp /mission /visionMissionValues .shtm l "Build a world-class , results-oriented culture .by providing customers and consumers with solutions to capture , store , process , output and communicate images to people and machines anywhere , anytime . bringing differentiated , cost-effective solutions . to the marketplace quickly and with flawless quality through a diverse team of energetic employees with the world-class talent and skills necessary to sustain Kodak as the World Leader in Imaging Exhibit 3 . The Implied Philosophy and Mission of USAA (United Services Automobile Association (Source : HYPERLINK "https /www .usaa .com https /www .usaa .com

We Know What it Means to Serve

USAA provides products and services dedicated to helping military members and their families reach their financial goals . We offer

Competitive rates , Free HYPERLINK "https /www .usaa .com /inet /ent_references /CpStaticPages ?PAGEID cp_eligib ility_ready " financial advice , World-class service , Assistance during major HYPERLINK "https /www .usaa .com /inet /ent_references /CpStaticPages ?PAGEID cp_eligib ility_ready " life events

Ben Jerry 's . seeks to meet human needs and eliminate injustices in . local , national and international communities .[Its] focus is on children and families , the environment ' Some of Kodak 's core values are : Respect for the Dignity of the Individual , Integrity Trust , Credibility , Continuous Improvement ' USAA 's are honesty , integrity , loyalty and service

I would like to work in Ben Jerry 's because of its pro-family stance giving me an advance sense of security not only when I am already working in it but for my future family as well...