Sas Institute Term Paper
Executive Summary:
SAS is a recognized company that creates business analyst software for all types of businesses. The acronym SAS stands for “statistical analysis system.” It was created at North Carolina State University as a project to analyze agricultural research. SAS’s founder decided to transform this research project into a viable company of its own, where he could provide business consulting services to large and small businesses alike. Shortly after becoming a company they were able to run software applications across all platforms of the business by using multivendor architecture for which it is known today for. SAS’s internal culture has remained the same since it first started, which has made them successful enough to spread their products and services across the globe in just a few years. SAS’s mission and vision statement run parallel to each other. Their mission is to deliver proven solutions that drive innovation and improve performance. The company’s vision is to transform the way the world works, by giving people THE POWER TO KNOW. Like any other company created, they have values that are incorporated in all company relationships, from long-standing engagements to the strong and focused employee community. Those values include being approachable, customer-driven, swift and agile, innovative, and trustworthy. The values, mission, and vision statement, create a positive internal corporate culture across the firm. SAS believes in a healthy workplace environment along with a healthy work-life balance. By providing such a workplace, focusing on people and relationships has led SAS to be more productive, have highly satisfied customers, and more dedicated employees. Also along with SAS’s corporate culture, they are committed to Corporate Social Responsibility which is embedded into their environment. SAS is successful because they provide their employees with great benefits which keep them motivated to provide great work for their customers.
SAS is a recognized company that creates business analyst software for all types of businesses. The acronym SAS stands for “statistical analysis system.” It was created at North Carolina State University as a project to analyze agricultural research. SAS’s founder decided to transform this research project into a viable company of its own, where he could provide business consulting services to large and small businesses alike. Shortly after becoming a company they were able to run software applications across all platforms of the business by using multivendor architecture for which it is known today for. SAS’s internal culture has remained the same since it first started, which has made them successful enough to spread their products and services across the globe in just a few years. SAS’s mission and vision statement run parallel to each other. Their mission is to deliver proven solutions that drive innovation and improve performance. The company’s vision is to transform the way the world works, by giving people THE POWER TO KNOW. Like any other company created, they have values that are incorporated in all company relationships, from long-standing engagements to the strong and focused employee community. Those values include being approachable, customer-driven, swift and agile, innovative, and trustworthy. The values, mission, and vision statement, create a positive internal corporate culture across the firm. SAS believes in a healthy workplace environment along with a healthy work-life balance. By providing such a workplace, focusing on people and relationships has led SAS to be more productive, have highly satisfied customers, and more dedicated employees. Also along with SAS’s corporate culture, they are committed to Corporate Social Responsibility which is embedded into their environment. SAS is successful because they provide their employees with great benefits which keep them motivated to provide great work for their customers.