Humanistic Buddhism and Organizational Behavior: Recommendations of Visions and Mission Statements for Fo Guang Shan and The International Buddha's Light Association

Abstract

The organizational goals among the core elements of organizational behavior are the results or states that the organization hopes to achieve within a specific period of time, which guide the direction of organizational development and influence the behavior and decision-making of members. Vision describes what the organization wants to become in the future and is a long-term and motivational goal. The Mission Statement is the core of the organization and determines the goods and services provided by the organization. Stakeholders, such as customers, employees, shareholders, suppliers, and society, are indispensable stakeholders in organizational operations. The mission statement must be aligned with the needs and expectations of stakeholders. Organizational goals are closely related to vision and mission statements. The vision establishes the long-term development direction, while the mission defines the value contribution of the organization to stakeholders, which in turn affects the specific setting of organizational goals. When members identify with the vision and understand the feasibility of the goals, it will enhance their sense of belonging and initiative. The goal of this study is to use Peter Drucker's management philosophy to develop a vision and mission statement for Fo Guang Shan and the International Buddha's Light Association (IBLA) to promote Buddhism in the 21st century.