Values

Write a 700- to 1,050-word paper in which you analyze the individual values and the organization’s values as reflected by the organization’s plans and actions. Include the following in your paper: ? Analyze the origin(s) and subsequent evolution of your personal and workplace values. ? Explain how your individual values drive your actions and behaviors, and analyze the alignment between your values and actions and behaviors. ? Analyze the degree of alignment between the organization’s stated values and the organization’s actual plans and actions.

Explain the differences and analyze the degree of alignment between your values and the organization’s values as reflected by the organization’s plans and actions. Our values: * Customer focus: We go above and beyond to give our customers the best possible retail experience. * Respect: We acknowledge the individuality of our Associates and value their contributions. * Teamwork: We work together in the best interest of CarMax and our customers.

* Communication: We share information, exchange ideas, and solicit feedback. * Diversity: We embrace the unique attributes of our Associates and work to ensure everyone feels valued and respected.

Associate development: We give everyone the opportunity to succeed and grow through training, coaching, and mentoring. * Fun: We have fun making car buying fun for customers. * Quality: We are quality people, building and selling quality products. * Pride: We are proud of what we do and who we are. * Continuous improvement: We will never stop improving our systems, our processes, and our policies. Through our values, we strive to create a company and workplace that is respected and emulated throughout the business world.