g and holding their respect and loyalty. ?To participate in those fields of interest that build upon our technologies, competencies and customer interests, that offer opportunities for continuing growth, and that enable us to make a needed and profitable contribution. ?To let our growth be limited only by our profits and our ability to develop and produce innovative products that satisfy real customer needs. ?To help HP people share in the company's success which they make possible; to provide them employment security based on performance; to create with them an injury-free, pleasant and inclusive work environment that values their diversity and recognizes individual contributions; and to help them gain a sense of satisfaction and accomplishment from their work. ?To foster initiative and creativity by allowing the individual great freedom of action in attaining well-defined objectives. ?To honor our obligations to society by being an economic, intellectual and social asset to each nation and each community in which we operate. Company Strategies In order for HP to attain the goals they have set forth, several corporate strategies and practices have been implemented. These create an atmosphere in HP of informality and a sense of working together for the common good of the company. Followed are four examples of HP practices and there uses within the company. Management By Wandering Around. MBWA involves keeping up to date with individuals and activities through informal or structured communication. Examples of MBWA are: A manager having office hours available for employee discussions or departmental lunches and breakfast meetings Management By Objective. Individuals at any level contribute to HP뭩 goals by forming goals or strategies, which are integrated with their manager's and those of HP as a whole. Adaptability and innovation in recognizing alternative approaches to meeting goals provides an effective way of meeting customer ne...
