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The company I work at (a US branch of a Japanese firm) has a thing we have to say every morning. We stand up and each take turns reading a line from the poster on the wall. It goes like this:





  1. We meet challenges with courage and creativity to realize our dreams.

  2. Once a decision is made we move quickly to carry out the plan with passion.

  3. As a good corporate citizen we do what is right and contribute to society.

  4. We seek to do our best, act professionally, and take responsibility for our actions.


... and so on (8 lines total).




What is this thing we read called? "Every morning at work, we read a/an/the _____."










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    Many years ago the food services company that ran the cafeterias where I worked had a similar list of principles written on the wall of the kitchen. It always made me smile, because "we put safety first" was the seventh item on the list.
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The company I work at (a US branch of a Japanese firm) has a thing we have to say every morning. We stand up and each take turns reading a line from the poster on the wall. It goes like this:





  1. We meet challenges with courage and creativity to realize our dreams.

  2. Once a decision is made we move quickly to carry out the plan with passion.

  3. As a good corporate citizen we do what is right and contribute to society.

  4. We seek to do our best, act professionally, and take responsibility for our actions.


... and so on (8 lines total).




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    Many years ago the food services company that ran the cafeterias where I worked had a similar list of principles written on the wall of the kitchen. It always made me smile, because "we put safety first" was the seventh item on the list.
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    @EricLippert "The 'L' is for Value!"
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The company I work at (a US branch of a Japanese firm) has a thing we have to say every morning. We stand up and each take turns reading a line from the poster on the wall. It goes like this:





  1. We meet challenges with courage and creativity to realize our dreams.

  2. Once a decision is made we move quickly to carry out the plan with passion.

  3. As a good corporate citizen we do what is right and contribute to society.

  4. We seek to do our best, act professionally, and take responsibility for our actions.


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  1. We meet challenges with courage and creativity to realize our dreams.

  2. Once a decision is made we move quickly to carry out the plan with passion.

  3. As a good corporate citizen we do what is right and contribute to society.

  4. We seek to do our best, act professionally, and take responsibility for our actions.


... and so on (8 lines total).




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    Many years ago the food services company that ran the cafeterias where I worked had a similar list of principles written on the wall of the kitchen. It always made me smile, because "we put safety first" was the seventh item on the list.
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    Many years ago the food services company that ran the cafeterias where I worked had a similar list of principles written on the wall of the kitchen. It always made me smile, because "we put safety first" was the seventh item on the list.
    – Eric Lippert
    yesterday






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    @EricLippert "The 'L' is for Value!"
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Many years ago the food services company that ran the cafeterias where I worked had a similar list of principles written on the wall of the kitchen. It always made me smile, because "we put safety first" was the seventh item on the list.
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Many years ago the food services company that ran the cafeterias where I worked had a similar list of principles written on the wall of the kitchen. It always made me smile, because "we put safety first" was the seventh item on the list.
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The Company Credo. Merriam Webster says about credo:




Credo comes straight from the Latin word meaning "I believe", and is
the first word of many religious credos, or creeds, such as the
Apostles' Creed and the Nicene Creed. But the word can be applied to
any guiding principle or set of principles. Of course, you may choose
a different credo when you're 52 than when you're 19. But here is the
credo of the writer H. L. Mencken, written after he had lived quite a
few years: "I believe that it is better to tell the truth than to lie.
I believe that it is better to be free than to be a slave. And I
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    "Credo" is a cool word, but I would argue that it's not commonly-used.
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    I would make the argument that it's a creed, but that's a petty difference to make an argument over, and they are so synonymous as to make no difference. It definitely reads like the Sailor's Creed in the U.S. Navy. "I am a United States Sailor. I will support and defend the Constitution", etc.
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  • There are many appropriate word choices here but I've accepted this one. I feel that "Credo" or "Creed" seems to have the most accurate connotation for this case.
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    Credo was exactly the word that came to my mind before reading any answers.
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This can be considered a mantra.




a word or phrase that is repeated often or that expresses someone's basic beliefs




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Typically a mantra is smaller, but the word evokes the kind of thoughtless droning mantra implies. I imagine this is the case in your office.






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    While ab2 is also correct, the repetition and active participation makes this a mantra.
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    Not really, because a mantra can be just a meaningless pattern of sound, or words in a language you don't understand, like the classic "Om mani padme om".
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  • It is very likely chanted (or at least droned). If mandatory it could be called a Dicta.
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    @jamesqf - Some might contend that this fits that description quite well.
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I would call this a company values statement.  (Or possibly a vision statement.)



I wouldn't call it a mission statement or manifesto, because it doesn't define what the company does; only how it does it.



Nor would I call it a credo or mantra, because it doesn't list things that employees believe, only things that they do.



It could be a company pledge, vow, oath, or similar (as per other answers) — but if so, I'd expect everyone to be saying every line, all together.



(And you wouldn't get UK employees to spout this rubbish every morning without a lot of sarcasm…!)






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    This is the right answer. Mission statement, vision statement, values and principles are all "trendy" parts of managing corporate culture in the United States. See this Harvard Business Review article.
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This can be called pledge.



From Merriam-Webster:




PLEDGE (noun):



a binding promise or agreement to do or forbear.



a token, sign, or earnest of something else







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    Every morning at work, we recite the company manifesto.







    manifesto



    ​ a written statement of the beliefs, aims, and policies of an
    organization, especially a political party:




    In the West, we use this mainly in political contexts, but from your description it sounds like this is not so removed from a political or religious situation.






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    • Note that to many (at least in the US), manifesto can have a bit of a negative connotation due to its frequent association with despots, radicals, and/or terrorists (e.g. the Unabomber manifesto). It seems like we're more likely to call something a manifesto when we don't agree with its contents...
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      @AC: That makes this a good answer (+1). See the edit - more of the same rhetoric. That carries a similar negative emotion,
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    • No, a manifesto would be much longer. Think of the complete list of policies a political party brings to an election, or the Communist Manifesto.
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      It's not necessarily long, the Agile Manifesto comes to mind: agilemanifesto.org
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    I would call this 'the company mission'.
    According to Merriam-Webster's Dictionary:
    MISSION (noun) -
    a specific task with which a person or a group is charged.
    For example, 'Their mission was to help victims of the disaster.'






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      Real things that are hidden behind, are your company core values (definition from yourdictionary.com)



      The 'material' ('touchable') thing you can see is implementation/manifestation/embodiment of your company core values.






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        Affirmations - statements that we tell ourselves in order to spark self-change (Steele, 1988)






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          Please note, the system has flagged your answer for deletion as "low-quality because of its length and content." An answer on this site is expected to be authoritative, detailed, and explain why it is correct. I suggest you edit your answer - for example, adding a dictionary definition (linked to the source), comparing that with Steele's definition and relating this to the company context. For further guidance, see How to Answer and take the Tour :-)
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        • I was going to say morning affirmations, but you beat me to it. See page 12 (Japanese corporate culture context): rieti.go.jp/jp/publications/dp/07e030.pdf.
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        • Welcome new user - thanks for the fantastic answer. It's hilarious that it is far better than the top voted answer!
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        • Yes--great answer--some answers don't need to be explained so much. But it would be a shame if it was deleted by whomever. Maybe add something just for that reason.
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        I would say that this could be considered tenets of the company/team.
        Definition of tenet (from Oxford Living Dictionaries: English)




        A principle or belief, especially one of the main principles of a religion or philosophy.



        'the tenets of classical liberalism'



        Synonyms: principle, belief, doctrine, precept, creed, credo, article of faith, dogma, canon, rule







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          My suggestions:



          "vow"





          1. A solemn promise to perform some act, or behave in a specified manner, especially a promise to live and act in accordance with the
            rules of a religious order.

          2. A declaration or assertion.




          "oath"





          1. A solemn pledge or promise, [..] to attest to the truth of a statement or sincerity of one's desire to fulfill a contract or promise

          2. A statement or promise which is strengthened (affirmed) by such a pledge.




          "pledge"





          1. A solemn promise to do something.




          or even "promise"





          1. (countable) an oath or affirmation; a vow




          wiktionary: pledge oath promise vow






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            This sort of company or organizational statement can have several different definitions, depending on how it is used. It could certainly be a mission statement or pledge, and comes out of your companies core values, as suggested in other answers. The ritual manner used to recite this statement is similar to a mantra, as suggested in another. These words all have different nuances. In your particular case, though, this is specifically the TB Way (TB, as in the Toyota Boshoku Company). It is part of their corporate philosophy. (See below for the complete version from the above link).



            Way in this context refers to the manner in which the company does things. Many Japanese companies have one, and they are typically translated as "the [company name] way". So...




            Every morning at work we stand up and recite the company way.




            See definition 1.




            Oxford:




            way:



            1. A method, style, or manner of doing something; an optional or alternative form of action.




            From the Toyota Boshoku website:




            TB Way:




            • We contribute to society by developing leading-edge technologies and manufacturing high-quality products.

            • We meet challenges with courage and creativity, to realize our dreams.

            • We carry out kaizen continuously, aiming to achieve higher goals.

            • We practice Genchi-Genbutsu by going to the source to analyze problems and find their root causes.

            • Once a decision is made, we move quickly to carry out the plan, with passion and a sense of mission.

            • We seek to do our best, act professionally and take responsibility for our actions.

            • We respect the values of other cultures and accept differences, with an open mind and a global perspective.

            • As a good corporate citizen, we do what is right and contribute to society.

            • We respect the individual and use teamwork to produce the best result.







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              Wow you got it spot on. While this is definitely the most literally accurate answer, I decided to select a different response since this is a fairly uncommon usage of the word "way".
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            • @MindS1 That's the way I like to answer questions. Thanks! FYI, I really wouldn't call the usage uncommon. I expect you use the word that way fairly often. But, you're the OP, so you should do it your way.
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            I work for Panasonic where we have a similar activity*, and their English web site calls our 7 things seven principles - see about halfway down the page. Perhaps your company has a similar English page that has an official name for them?



            * At least we only have to repeat them once a week!



            Additionally, I decided to look up the Japanese definition. First, the OP's thing is the TB Way, and the Japanese version also calls it the TB Way - see the English heading about halfway down.



            As for Panasonic, they are called 七精神, nana (7) seishin, and seishin can be translated as spirit.






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              This sounds like a company motto.




              2: a short expression of a guiding principle




              Posters like that in the workplace have also been called “motivators,” and parodies of them with cute pictures and sarcastic, nihilistic messages are “demotivators.”






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              • It's too long to be a "motto".
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              • @200_success Maybe you’d call each line a motto, then.
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              • No. Each person or organization should have just one motto, and it should be short.
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              • @200_success Organizations can have more than one motto.
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              • @200_success For example, the Dominican Order has three.
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              This is called a Mission Statement. It's a set of goals and objectives the company tries to achieve.




              A mission statement is a short statement of an organization's purpose, what its overall goal is, identifying the goal of its operations: what kind of product or service it provides, its primary customers or market, and its geographical region of operation. It may include a short statement of such fundamental matters as the organization's values or philosophies, a business's main competitive advantages, or a desired future state—the "vision".




              You can find out more about it here






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                Another idea that comes to my mind posting as a separate answer to allow independent evaluation



                All employees of your company, commit themselves to follow that rules.



                Ergo, we can simply say that these are their commitments definition from www.vocabulary.com






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                  Covenant



                  Oxford English Dictionary:




                  A mutual agreement between two or more persons to do or refrain from
                  doing certain acts; a compact, contract, bargain; sometimes, the
                  undertaking, pledge, or promise of one of the parties.







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                    These are your company Philosophies.






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                    The first thing I thought of was litany:





                    1. A series of petitions for use in church services or processions, usually recited by the clergy and responded to in a recurring formula by the people.


                    2. A tedious recital or repetitive series.





                    Source: Oxford



                    One of the things you didn't specify was how you felt about having to say all this stuff. "Litany" is a good sarcastic word to describe a tedious, pseudo-religious rectiation of empty formulae, something ridiculous that bosses make employees do just to demonstrate who's in charge.






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                      This can be called the preamble.




                      Oxford Dictionaries:



                      A preliminary or preparatory statement; an introduction.







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                        The definition of mantra quoted above is that it is "repeated" or "expressed", thus an action and not the words themselves that would make it a mantra. It is not the thing you say but the action of saying or expressing them that delineates the mantra.



                        The words that are determined or defined to be conveyed, make up the creed (or credo) of the business (in this case).



                        The "thing" in my view is a creed (or credo). The act of reciting it, is performing a mantra.



                        I can't comment yet or I would have done that, so instead, I answer.






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                        • The definition in MW refers to mantra as a noun, and specifically as "a word or phrase". An act would be a verb.
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                        • I don't mean to imply that "mantra" is a verb. My point is that it is the act of reciting it which would make it a mantra. What is it before it is recited? If they stop reciting it each morning, is it still a mantra?
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                        The Company Credo. Merriam Webster says about credo:




                        Credo comes straight from the Latin word meaning "I believe", and is
                        the first word of many religious credos, or creeds, such as the
                        Apostles' Creed and the Nicene Creed. But the word can be applied to
                        any guiding principle or set of principles. Of course, you may choose
                        a different credo when you're 52 than when you're 19. But here is the
                        credo of the writer H. L. Mencken, written after he had lived quite a
                        few years: "I believe that it is better to tell the truth than to lie.
                        I believe that it is better to be free than to be a slave. And I
                        believe that it is better to know than to be ignorant".







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                          "Credo" is a cool word, but I would argue that it's not commonly-used.
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                          I would make the argument that it's a creed, but that's a petty difference to make an argument over, and they are so synonymous as to make no difference. It definitely reads like the Sailor's Creed in the U.S. Navy. "I am a United States Sailor. I will support and defend the Constitution", etc.
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                        • There are many appropriate word choices here but I've accepted this one. I feel that "Credo" or "Creed" seems to have the most accurate connotation for this case.
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                          Credo was exactly the word that came to my mind before reading any answers.
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                        The Company Credo. Merriam Webster says about credo:




                        Credo comes straight from the Latin word meaning "I believe", and is
                        the first word of many religious credos, or creeds, such as the
                        Apostles' Creed and the Nicene Creed. But the word can be applied to
                        any guiding principle or set of principles. Of course, you may choose
                        a different credo when you're 52 than when you're 19. But here is the
                        credo of the writer H. L. Mencken, written after he had lived quite a
                        few years: "I believe that it is better to tell the truth than to lie.
                        I believe that it is better to be free than to be a slave. And I
                        believe that it is better to know than to be ignorant".







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                          "Credo" is a cool word, but I would argue that it's not commonly-used.
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                          I would make the argument that it's a creed, but that's a petty difference to make an argument over, and they are so synonymous as to make no difference. It definitely reads like the Sailor's Creed in the U.S. Navy. "I am a United States Sailor. I will support and defend the Constitution", etc.
                          – Sean Boddy
                          yesterday










                        • There are many appropriate word choices here but I've accepted this one. I feel that "Credo" or "Creed" seems to have the most accurate connotation for this case.
                          – MindS1
                          9 hours ago






                        • 1




                          Credo was exactly the word that came to my mind before reading any answers.
                          – CynicallyNaive
                          2 hours ago













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                        The Company Credo. Merriam Webster says about credo:




                        Credo comes straight from the Latin word meaning "I believe", and is
                        the first word of many religious credos, or creeds, such as the
                        Apostles' Creed and the Nicene Creed. But the word can be applied to
                        any guiding principle or set of principles. Of course, you may choose
                        a different credo when you're 52 than when you're 19. But here is the
                        credo of the writer H. L. Mencken, written after he had lived quite a
                        few years: "I believe that it is better to tell the truth than to lie.
                        I believe that it is better to be free than to be a slave. And I
                        believe that it is better to know than to be ignorant".







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                        The Company Credo. Merriam Webster says about credo:




                        Credo comes straight from the Latin word meaning "I believe", and is
                        the first word of many religious credos, or creeds, such as the
                        Apostles' Creed and the Nicene Creed. But the word can be applied to
                        any guiding principle or set of principles. Of course, you may choose
                        a different credo when you're 52 than when you're 19. But here is the
                        credo of the writer H. L. Mencken, written after he had lived quite a
                        few years: "I believe that it is better to tell the truth than to lie.
                        I believe that it is better to be free than to be a slave. And I
                        believe that it is better to know than to be ignorant".








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                        • 3




                          "Credo" is a cool word, but I would argue that it's not commonly-used.
                          – Robert Harvey
                          yesterday






                        • 5




                          I would make the argument that it's a creed, but that's a petty difference to make an argument over, and they are so synonymous as to make no difference. It definitely reads like the Sailor's Creed in the U.S. Navy. "I am a United States Sailor. I will support and defend the Constitution", etc.
                          – Sean Boddy
                          yesterday










                        • There are many appropriate word choices here but I've accepted this one. I feel that "Credo" or "Creed" seems to have the most accurate connotation for this case.
                          – MindS1
                          9 hours ago






                        • 1




                          Credo was exactly the word that came to my mind before reading any answers.
                          – CynicallyNaive
                          2 hours ago














                        • 3




                          "Credo" is a cool word, but I would argue that it's not commonly-used.
                          – Robert Harvey
                          yesterday






                        • 5




                          I would make the argument that it's a creed, but that's a petty difference to make an argument over, and they are so synonymous as to make no difference. It definitely reads like the Sailor's Creed in the U.S. Navy. "I am a United States Sailor. I will support and defend the Constitution", etc.
                          – Sean Boddy
                          yesterday










                        • There are many appropriate word choices here but I've accepted this one. I feel that "Credo" or "Creed" seems to have the most accurate connotation for this case.
                          – MindS1
                          9 hours ago






                        • 1




                          Credo was exactly the word that came to my mind before reading any answers.
                          – CynicallyNaive
                          2 hours ago








                        3




                        3




                        "Credo" is a cool word, but I would argue that it's not commonly-used.
                        – Robert Harvey
                        yesterday




                        "Credo" is a cool word, but I would argue that it's not commonly-used.
                        – Robert Harvey
                        yesterday




                        5




                        5




                        I would make the argument that it's a creed, but that's a petty difference to make an argument over, and they are so synonymous as to make no difference. It definitely reads like the Sailor's Creed in the U.S. Navy. "I am a United States Sailor. I will support and defend the Constitution", etc.
                        – Sean Boddy
                        yesterday




                        I would make the argument that it's a creed, but that's a petty difference to make an argument over, and they are so synonymous as to make no difference. It definitely reads like the Sailor's Creed in the U.S. Navy. "I am a United States Sailor. I will support and defend the Constitution", etc.
                        – Sean Boddy
                        yesterday












                        There are many appropriate word choices here but I've accepted this one. I feel that "Credo" or "Creed" seems to have the most accurate connotation for this case.
                        – MindS1
                        9 hours ago




                        There are many appropriate word choices here but I've accepted this one. I feel that "Credo" or "Creed" seems to have the most accurate connotation for this case.
                        – MindS1
                        9 hours ago




                        1




                        1




                        Credo was exactly the word that came to my mind before reading any answers.
                        – CynicallyNaive
                        2 hours ago




                        Credo was exactly the word that came to my mind before reading any answers.
                        – CynicallyNaive
                        2 hours ago












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                        This can be considered a mantra.




                        a word or phrase that is repeated often or that expresses someone's basic beliefs




                        [MW]



                        Typically a mantra is smaller, but the word evokes the kind of thoughtless droning mantra implies. I imagine this is the case in your office.






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                          While ab2 is also correct, the repetition and active participation makes this a mantra.
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                          Not really, because a mantra can be just a meaningless pattern of sound, or words in a language you don't understand, like the classic "Om mani padme om".
                          – jamesqf
                          yesterday










                        • It is very likely chanted (or at least droned). If mandatory it could be called a Dicta.
                          – mckenzm
                          yesterday








                        • 1




                          @jamesqf - Some might contend that this fits that description quite well.
                          – Jeremy
                          12 hours ago






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                          @Fattie Can you tell us why you think it is wrong?
                          – Philipp
                          11 hours ago

















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                        down vote













                        This can be considered a mantra.




                        a word or phrase that is repeated often or that expresses someone's basic beliefs




                        [MW]



                        Typically a mantra is smaller, but the word evokes the kind of thoughtless droning mantra implies. I imagine this is the case in your office.






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                        • 1




                          While ab2 is also correct, the repetition and active participation makes this a mantra.
                          – Binary Worrier
                          yesterday






                        • 7




                          Not really, because a mantra can be just a meaningless pattern of sound, or words in a language you don't understand, like the classic "Om mani padme om".
                          – jamesqf
                          yesterday










                        • It is very likely chanted (or at least droned). If mandatory it could be called a Dicta.
                          – mckenzm
                          yesterday








                        • 1




                          @jamesqf - Some might contend that this fits that description quite well.
                          – Jeremy
                          12 hours ago






                        • 1




                          @Fattie Can you tell us why you think it is wrong?
                          – Philipp
                          11 hours ago















                        up vote
                        55
                        down vote










                        up vote
                        55
                        down vote









                        This can be considered a mantra.




                        a word or phrase that is repeated often or that expresses someone's basic beliefs




                        [MW]



                        Typically a mantra is smaller, but the word evokes the kind of thoughtless droning mantra implies. I imagine this is the case in your office.






                        share|improve this answer












                        This can be considered a mantra.




                        a word or phrase that is repeated often or that expresses someone's basic beliefs




                        [MW]



                        Typically a mantra is smaller, but the word evokes the kind of thoughtless droning mantra implies. I imagine this is the case in your office.







                        share|improve this answer












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                        • 1




                          While ab2 is also correct, the repetition and active participation makes this a mantra.
                          – Binary Worrier
                          yesterday






                        • 7




                          Not really, because a mantra can be just a meaningless pattern of sound, or words in a language you don't understand, like the classic "Om mani padme om".
                          – jamesqf
                          yesterday










                        • It is very likely chanted (or at least droned). If mandatory it could be called a Dicta.
                          – mckenzm
                          yesterday








                        • 1




                          @jamesqf - Some might contend that this fits that description quite well.
                          – Jeremy
                          12 hours ago






                        • 1




                          @Fattie Can you tell us why you think it is wrong?
                          – Philipp
                          11 hours ago
















                        • 1




                          While ab2 is also correct, the repetition and active participation makes this a mantra.
                          – Binary Worrier
                          yesterday






                        • 7




                          Not really, because a mantra can be just a meaningless pattern of sound, or words in a language you don't understand, like the classic "Om mani padme om".
                          – jamesqf
                          yesterday










                        • It is very likely chanted (or at least droned). If mandatory it could be called a Dicta.
                          – mckenzm
                          yesterday








                        • 1




                          @jamesqf - Some might contend that this fits that description quite well.
                          – Jeremy
                          12 hours ago






                        • 1




                          @Fattie Can you tell us why you think it is wrong?
                          – Philipp
                          11 hours ago










                        1




                        1




                        While ab2 is also correct, the repetition and active participation makes this a mantra.
                        – Binary Worrier
                        yesterday




                        While ab2 is also correct, the repetition and active participation makes this a mantra.
                        – Binary Worrier
                        yesterday




                        7




                        7




                        Not really, because a mantra can be just a meaningless pattern of sound, or words in a language you don't understand, like the classic "Om mani padme om".
                        – jamesqf
                        yesterday




                        Not really, because a mantra can be just a meaningless pattern of sound, or words in a language you don't understand, like the classic "Om mani padme om".
                        – jamesqf
                        yesterday












                        It is very likely chanted (or at least droned). If mandatory it could be called a Dicta.
                        – mckenzm
                        yesterday






                        It is very likely chanted (or at least droned). If mandatory it could be called a Dicta.
                        – mckenzm
                        yesterday






                        1




                        1




                        @jamesqf - Some might contend that this fits that description quite well.
                        – Jeremy
                        12 hours ago




                        @jamesqf - Some might contend that this fits that description quite well.
                        – Jeremy
                        12 hours ago




                        1




                        1




                        @Fattie Can you tell us why you think it is wrong?
                        – Philipp
                        11 hours ago






                        @Fattie Can you tell us why you think it is wrong?
                        – Philipp
                        11 hours ago












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                        I would call this a company values statement.  (Or possibly a vision statement.)



                        I wouldn't call it a mission statement or manifesto, because it doesn't define what the company does; only how it does it.



                        Nor would I call it a credo or mantra, because it doesn't list things that employees believe, only things that they do.



                        It could be a company pledge, vow, oath, or similar (as per other answers) — but if so, I'd expect everyone to be saying every line, all together.



                        (And you wouldn't get UK employees to spout this rubbish every morning without a lot of sarcasm…!)






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                          This is the right answer. Mission statement, vision statement, values and principles are all "trendy" parts of managing corporate culture in the United States. See this Harvard Business Review article.
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                          23 hours ago

















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                        I would call this a company values statement.  (Or possibly a vision statement.)



                        I wouldn't call it a mission statement or manifesto, because it doesn't define what the company does; only how it does it.



                        Nor would I call it a credo or mantra, because it doesn't list things that employees believe, only things that they do.



                        It could be a company pledge, vow, oath, or similar (as per other answers) — but if so, I'd expect everyone to be saying every line, all together.



                        (And you wouldn't get UK employees to spout this rubbish every morning without a lot of sarcasm…!)






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                          This is the right answer. Mission statement, vision statement, values and principles are all "trendy" parts of managing corporate culture in the United States. See this Harvard Business Review article.
                          – John Wu
                          23 hours ago















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                        up vote
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                        I would call this a company values statement.  (Or possibly a vision statement.)



                        I wouldn't call it a mission statement or manifesto, because it doesn't define what the company does; only how it does it.



                        Nor would I call it a credo or mantra, because it doesn't list things that employees believe, only things that they do.



                        It could be a company pledge, vow, oath, or similar (as per other answers) — but if so, I'd expect everyone to be saying every line, all together.



                        (And you wouldn't get UK employees to spout this rubbish every morning without a lot of sarcasm…!)






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                        I would call this a company values statement.  (Or possibly a vision statement.)



                        I wouldn't call it a mission statement or manifesto, because it doesn't define what the company does; only how it does it.



                        Nor would I call it a credo or mantra, because it doesn't list things that employees believe, only things that they do.



                        It could be a company pledge, vow, oath, or similar (as per other answers) — but if so, I'd expect everyone to be saying every line, all together.



                        (And you wouldn't get UK employees to spout this rubbish every morning without a lot of sarcasm…!)







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                          This is the right answer. Mission statement, vision statement, values and principles are all "trendy" parts of managing corporate culture in the United States. See this Harvard Business Review article.
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                        • 1




                          This is the right answer. Mission statement, vision statement, values and principles are all "trendy" parts of managing corporate culture in the United States. See this Harvard Business Review article.
                          – John Wu
                          23 hours ago










                        1




                        1




                        This is the right answer. Mission statement, vision statement, values and principles are all "trendy" parts of managing corporate culture in the United States. See this Harvard Business Review article.
                        – John Wu
                        23 hours ago






                        This is the right answer. Mission statement, vision statement, values and principles are all "trendy" parts of managing corporate culture in the United States. See this Harvard Business Review article.
                        – John Wu
                        23 hours ago












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                        This can be called pledge.



                        From Merriam-Webster:




                        PLEDGE (noun):



                        a binding promise or agreement to do or forbear.



                        a token, sign, or earnest of something else







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                          This can be called pledge.



                          From Merriam-Webster:




                          PLEDGE (noun):



                          a binding promise or agreement to do or forbear.



                          a token, sign, or earnest of something else







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                            This can be called pledge.



                            From Merriam-Webster:




                            PLEDGE (noun):



                            a binding promise or agreement to do or forbear.



                            a token, sign, or earnest of something else







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                            This can be called pledge.



                            From Merriam-Webster:




                            PLEDGE (noun):



                            a binding promise or agreement to do or forbear.



                            a token, sign, or earnest of something else








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                                Every morning at work, we recite the company manifesto.







                                manifesto



                                ​ a written statement of the beliefs, aims, and policies of an
                                organization, especially a political party:




                                In the West, we use this mainly in political contexts, but from your description it sounds like this is not so removed from a political or religious situation.






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                                • Note that to many (at least in the US), manifesto can have a bit of a negative connotation due to its frequent association with despots, radicals, and/or terrorists (e.g. the Unabomber manifesto). It seems like we're more likely to call something a manifesto when we don't agree with its contents...
                                  – A C
                                  yesterday






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                                  @AC: That makes this a good answer (+1). See the edit - more of the same rhetoric. That carries a similar negative emotion,
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                                • No, a manifesto would be much longer. Think of the complete list of policies a political party brings to an election, or the Communist Manifesto.
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                                  It's not necessarily long, the Agile Manifesto comes to mind: agilemanifesto.org
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                                  20 hours ago















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                                Every morning at work, we recite the company manifesto.







                                manifesto



                                ​ a written statement of the beliefs, aims, and policies of an
                                organization, especially a political party:




                                In the West, we use this mainly in political contexts, but from your description it sounds like this is not so removed from a political or religious situation.






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                                • Note that to many (at least in the US), manifesto can have a bit of a negative connotation due to its frequent association with despots, radicals, and/or terrorists (e.g. the Unabomber manifesto). It seems like we're more likely to call something a manifesto when we don't agree with its contents...
                                  – A C
                                  yesterday






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                                  @AC: That makes this a good answer (+1). See the edit - more of the same rhetoric. That carries a similar negative emotion,
                                  – MSalters
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                                • No, a manifesto would be much longer. Think of the complete list of policies a political party brings to an election, or the Communist Manifesto.
                                  – Concrete Gannet
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                                  It's not necessarily long, the Agile Manifesto comes to mind: agilemanifesto.org
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                                Every morning at work, we recite the company manifesto.







                                manifesto



                                ​ a written statement of the beliefs, aims, and policies of an
                                organization, especially a political party:




                                In the West, we use this mainly in political contexts, but from your description it sounds like this is not so removed from a political or religious situation.






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                                Every morning at work, we recite the company manifesto.







                                manifesto



                                ​ a written statement of the beliefs, aims, and policies of an
                                organization, especially a political party:




                                In the West, we use this mainly in political contexts, but from your description it sounds like this is not so removed from a political or religious situation.







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                                • Note that to many (at least in the US), manifesto can have a bit of a negative connotation due to its frequent association with despots, radicals, and/or terrorists (e.g. the Unabomber manifesto). It seems like we're more likely to call something a manifesto when we don't agree with its contents...
                                  – A C
                                  yesterday






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                                  @AC: That makes this a good answer (+1). See the edit - more of the same rhetoric. That carries a similar negative emotion,
                                  – MSalters
                                  yesterday










                                • No, a manifesto would be much longer. Think of the complete list of policies a political party brings to an election, or the Communist Manifesto.
                                  – Concrete Gannet
                                  yesterday






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                                  It's not necessarily long, the Agile Manifesto comes to mind: agilemanifesto.org
                                  – molnarm
                                  20 hours ago


















                                • Note that to many (at least in the US), manifesto can have a bit of a negative connotation due to its frequent association with despots, radicals, and/or terrorists (e.g. the Unabomber manifesto). It seems like we're more likely to call something a manifesto when we don't agree with its contents...
                                  – A C
                                  yesterday






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                                  @AC: That makes this a good answer (+1). See the edit - more of the same rhetoric. That carries a similar negative emotion,
                                  – MSalters
                                  yesterday










                                • No, a manifesto would be much longer. Think of the complete list of policies a political party brings to an election, or the Communist Manifesto.
                                  – Concrete Gannet
                                  yesterday






                                • 1




                                  It's not necessarily long, the Agile Manifesto comes to mind: agilemanifesto.org
                                  – molnarm
                                  20 hours ago
















                                Note that to many (at least in the US), manifesto can have a bit of a negative connotation due to its frequent association with despots, radicals, and/or terrorists (e.g. the Unabomber manifesto). It seems like we're more likely to call something a manifesto when we don't agree with its contents...
                                – A C
                                yesterday




                                Note that to many (at least in the US), manifesto can have a bit of a negative connotation due to its frequent association with despots, radicals, and/or terrorists (e.g. the Unabomber manifesto). It seems like we're more likely to call something a manifesto when we don't agree with its contents...
                                – A C
                                yesterday




                                3




                                3




                                @AC: That makes this a good answer (+1). See the edit - more of the same rhetoric. That carries a similar negative emotion,
                                – MSalters
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                                @AC: That makes this a good answer (+1). See the edit - more of the same rhetoric. That carries a similar negative emotion,
                                – MSalters
                                yesterday












                                No, a manifesto would be much longer. Think of the complete list of policies a political party brings to an election, or the Communist Manifesto.
                                – Concrete Gannet
                                yesterday




                                No, a manifesto would be much longer. Think of the complete list of policies a political party brings to an election, or the Communist Manifesto.
                                – Concrete Gannet
                                yesterday




                                1




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                                It's not necessarily long, the Agile Manifesto comes to mind: agilemanifesto.org
                                – molnarm
                                20 hours ago




                                It's not necessarily long, the Agile Manifesto comes to mind: agilemanifesto.org
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                                I would call this 'the company mission'.
                                According to Merriam-Webster's Dictionary:
                                MISSION (noun) -
                                a specific task with which a person or a group is charged.
                                For example, 'Their mission was to help victims of the disaster.'






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                                  I would call this 'the company mission'.
                                  According to Merriam-Webster's Dictionary:
                                  MISSION (noun) -
                                  a specific task with which a person or a group is charged.
                                  For example, 'Their mission was to help victims of the disaster.'






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                                    I would call this 'the company mission'.
                                    According to Merriam-Webster's Dictionary:
                                    MISSION (noun) -
                                    a specific task with which a person or a group is charged.
                                    For example, 'Their mission was to help victims of the disaster.'






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                                    I would call this 'the company mission'.
                                    According to Merriam-Webster's Dictionary:
                                    MISSION (noun) -
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                                        Real things that are hidden behind, are your company core values (definition from yourdictionary.com)



                                        The 'material' ('touchable') thing you can see is implementation/manifestation/embodiment of your company core values.






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                                                I would say that this could be considered tenets of the company/team.
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                                                A principle or belief, especially one of the main principles of a religion or philosophy.



                                                'the tenets of classical liberalism'



                                                Synonyms: principle, belief, doctrine, precept, creed, credo, article of faith, dogma, canon, rule







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                                                        "vow"





                                                        1. A solemn promise to perform some act, or behave in a specified manner, especially a promise to live and act in accordance with the
                                                          rules of a religious order.

                                                        2. A declaration or assertion.




                                                        "oath"





                                                        1. A solemn pledge or promise, [..] to attest to the truth of a statement or sincerity of one's desire to fulfill a contract or promise

                                                        2. A statement or promise which is strengthened (affirmed) by such a pledge.




                                                        "pledge"





                                                        1. A solemn promise to do something.




                                                        or even "promise"





                                                        1. (countable) an oath or affirmation; a vow




                                                        wiktionary: pledge oath promise vow






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                                                          "vow"





                                                          1. A solemn promise to perform some act, or behave in a specified manner, especially a promise to live and act in accordance with the
                                                            rules of a religious order.

                                                          2. A declaration or assertion.




                                                          "oath"





                                                          1. A solemn pledge or promise, [..] to attest to the truth of a statement or sincerity of one's desire to fulfill a contract or promise

                                                          2. A statement or promise which is strengthened (affirmed) by such a pledge.




                                                          "pledge"





                                                          1. A solemn promise to do something.




                                                          or even "promise"





                                                          1. (countable) an oath or affirmation; a vow




                                                          wiktionary: pledge oath promise vow






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                                                            My suggestions:



                                                            "vow"





                                                            1. A solemn promise to perform some act, or behave in a specified manner, especially a promise to live and act in accordance with the
                                                              rules of a religious order.

                                                            2. A declaration or assertion.




                                                            "oath"





                                                            1. A solemn pledge or promise, [..] to attest to the truth of a statement or sincerity of one's desire to fulfill a contract or promise

                                                            2. A statement or promise which is strengthened (affirmed) by such a pledge.




                                                            "pledge"





                                                            1. A solemn promise to do something.




                                                            or even "promise"





                                                            1. (countable) an oath or affirmation; a vow




                                                            wiktionary: pledge oath promise vow






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                                                            My suggestions:



                                                            "vow"





                                                            1. A solemn promise to perform some act, or behave in a specified manner, especially a promise to live and act in accordance with the
                                                              rules of a religious order.

                                                            2. A declaration or assertion.




                                                            "oath"





                                                            1. A solemn pledge or promise, [..] to attest to the truth of a statement or sincerity of one's desire to fulfill a contract or promise

                                                            2. A statement or promise which is strengthened (affirmed) by such a pledge.




                                                            "pledge"





                                                            1. A solemn promise to do something.




                                                            or even "promise"





                                                            1. (countable) an oath or affirmation; a vow




                                                            wiktionary: pledge oath promise vow







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                                                                This sort of company or organizational statement can have several different definitions, depending on how it is used. It could certainly be a mission statement or pledge, and comes out of your companies core values, as suggested in other answers. The ritual manner used to recite this statement is similar to a mantra, as suggested in another. These words all have different nuances. In your particular case, though, this is specifically the TB Way (TB, as in the Toyota Boshoku Company). It is part of their corporate philosophy. (See below for the complete version from the above link).



                                                                Way in this context refers to the manner in which the company does things. Many Japanese companies have one, and they are typically translated as "the [company name] way". So...




                                                                Every morning at work we stand up and recite the company way.




                                                                See definition 1.




                                                                Oxford:




                                                                way:



                                                                1. A method, style, or manner of doing something; an optional or alternative form of action.




                                                                From the Toyota Boshoku website:




                                                                TB Way:




                                                                • We contribute to society by developing leading-edge technologies and manufacturing high-quality products.

                                                                • We meet challenges with courage and creativity, to realize our dreams.

                                                                • We carry out kaizen continuously, aiming to achieve higher goals.

                                                                • We practice Genchi-Genbutsu by going to the source to analyze problems and find their root causes.

                                                                • Once a decision is made, we move quickly to carry out the plan, with passion and a sense of mission.

                                                                • We seek to do our best, act professionally and take responsibility for our actions.

                                                                • We respect the values of other cultures and accept differences, with an open mind and a global perspective.

                                                                • As a good corporate citizen, we do what is right and contribute to society.

                                                                • We respect the individual and use teamwork to produce the best result.







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                                                                  Wow you got it spot on. While this is definitely the most literally accurate answer, I decided to select a different response since this is a fairly uncommon usage of the word "way".
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                                                                • @MindS1 That's the way I like to answer questions. Thanks! FYI, I really wouldn't call the usage uncommon. I expect you use the word that way fairly often. But, you're the OP, so you should do it your way.
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                                                                This sort of company or organizational statement can have several different definitions, depending on how it is used. It could certainly be a mission statement or pledge, and comes out of your companies core values, as suggested in other answers. The ritual manner used to recite this statement is similar to a mantra, as suggested in another. These words all have different nuances. In your particular case, though, this is specifically the TB Way (TB, as in the Toyota Boshoku Company). It is part of their corporate philosophy. (See below for the complete version from the above link).



                                                                Way in this context refers to the manner in which the company does things. Many Japanese companies have one, and they are typically translated as "the [company name] way". So...




                                                                Every morning at work we stand up and recite the company way.




                                                                See definition 1.




                                                                Oxford:




                                                                way:



                                                                1. A method, style, or manner of doing something; an optional or alternative form of action.




                                                                From the Toyota Boshoku website:




                                                                TB Way:




                                                                • We contribute to society by developing leading-edge technologies and manufacturing high-quality products.

                                                                • We meet challenges with courage and creativity, to realize our dreams.

                                                                • We carry out kaizen continuously, aiming to achieve higher goals.

                                                                • We practice Genchi-Genbutsu by going to the source to analyze problems and find their root causes.

                                                                • Once a decision is made, we move quickly to carry out the plan, with passion and a sense of mission.

                                                                • We seek to do our best, act professionally and take responsibility for our actions.

                                                                • We respect the values of other cultures and accept differences, with an open mind and a global perspective.

                                                                • As a good corporate citizen, we do what is right and contribute to society.

                                                                • We respect the individual and use teamwork to produce the best result.







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                                                                  Wow you got it spot on. While this is definitely the most literally accurate answer, I decided to select a different response since this is a fairly uncommon usage of the word "way".
                                                                  – MindS1
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                                                                • @MindS1 That's the way I like to answer questions. Thanks! FYI, I really wouldn't call the usage uncommon. I expect you use the word that way fairly often. But, you're the OP, so you should do it your way.
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                                                                This sort of company or organizational statement can have several different definitions, depending on how it is used. It could certainly be a mission statement or pledge, and comes out of your companies core values, as suggested in other answers. The ritual manner used to recite this statement is similar to a mantra, as suggested in another. These words all have different nuances. In your particular case, though, this is specifically the TB Way (TB, as in the Toyota Boshoku Company). It is part of their corporate philosophy. (See below for the complete version from the above link).



                                                                Way in this context refers to the manner in which the company does things. Many Japanese companies have one, and they are typically translated as "the [company name] way". So...




                                                                Every morning at work we stand up and recite the company way.




                                                                See definition 1.




                                                                Oxford:




                                                                way:



                                                                1. A method, style, or manner of doing something; an optional or alternative form of action.




                                                                From the Toyota Boshoku website:




                                                                TB Way:




                                                                • We contribute to society by developing leading-edge technologies and manufacturing high-quality products.

                                                                • We meet challenges with courage and creativity, to realize our dreams.

                                                                • We carry out kaizen continuously, aiming to achieve higher goals.

                                                                • We practice Genchi-Genbutsu by going to the source to analyze problems and find their root causes.

                                                                • Once a decision is made, we move quickly to carry out the plan, with passion and a sense of mission.

                                                                • We seek to do our best, act professionally and take responsibility for our actions.

                                                                • We respect the values of other cultures and accept differences, with an open mind and a global perspective.

                                                                • As a good corporate citizen, we do what is right and contribute to society.

                                                                • We respect the individual and use teamwork to produce the best result.







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                                                                This sort of company or organizational statement can have several different definitions, depending on how it is used. It could certainly be a mission statement or pledge, and comes out of your companies core values, as suggested in other answers. The ritual manner used to recite this statement is similar to a mantra, as suggested in another. These words all have different nuances. In your particular case, though, this is specifically the TB Way (TB, as in the Toyota Boshoku Company). It is part of their corporate philosophy. (See below for the complete version from the above link).



                                                                Way in this context refers to the manner in which the company does things. Many Japanese companies have one, and they are typically translated as "the [company name] way". So...




                                                                Every morning at work we stand up and recite the company way.




                                                                See definition 1.




                                                                Oxford:




                                                                way:



                                                                1. A method, style, or manner of doing something; an optional or alternative form of action.




                                                                From the Toyota Boshoku website:




                                                                TB Way:




                                                                • We contribute to society by developing leading-edge technologies and manufacturing high-quality products.

                                                                • We meet challenges with courage and creativity, to realize our dreams.

                                                                • We carry out kaizen continuously, aiming to achieve higher goals.

                                                                • We practice Genchi-Genbutsu by going to the source to analyze problems and find their root causes.

                                                                • Once a decision is made, we move quickly to carry out the plan, with passion and a sense of mission.

                                                                • We seek to do our best, act professionally and take responsibility for our actions.

                                                                • We respect the values of other cultures and accept differences, with an open mind and a global perspective.

                                                                • As a good corporate citizen, we do what is right and contribute to society.

                                                                • We respect the individual and use teamwork to produce the best result.








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                                                                  Wow you got it spot on. While this is definitely the most literally accurate answer, I decided to select a different response since this is a fairly uncommon usage of the word "way".
                                                                  – MindS1
                                                                  9 hours ago










                                                                • @MindS1 That's the way I like to answer questions. Thanks! FYI, I really wouldn't call the usage uncommon. I expect you use the word that way fairly often. But, you're the OP, so you should do it your way.
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                                                                  Wow you got it spot on. While this is definitely the most literally accurate answer, I decided to select a different response since this is a fairly uncommon usage of the word "way".
                                                                  – MindS1
                                                                  9 hours ago










                                                                • @MindS1 That's the way I like to answer questions. Thanks! FYI, I really wouldn't call the usage uncommon. I expect you use the word that way fairly often. But, you're the OP, so you should do it your way.
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                                                                  7 hours ago








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                                                                Wow you got it spot on. While this is definitely the most literally accurate answer, I decided to select a different response since this is a fairly uncommon usage of the word "way".
                                                                – MindS1
                                                                9 hours ago




                                                                Wow you got it spot on. While this is definitely the most literally accurate answer, I decided to select a different response since this is a fairly uncommon usage of the word "way".
                                                                – MindS1
                                                                9 hours ago












                                                                @MindS1 That's the way I like to answer questions. Thanks! FYI, I really wouldn't call the usage uncommon. I expect you use the word that way fairly often. But, you're the OP, so you should do it your way.
                                                                – De Novo
                                                                7 hours ago




                                                                @MindS1 That's the way I like to answer questions. Thanks! FYI, I really wouldn't call the usage uncommon. I expect you use the word that way fairly often. But, you're the OP, so you should do it your way.
                                                                – De Novo
                                                                7 hours ago










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                                                                I work for Panasonic where we have a similar activity*, and their English web site calls our 7 things seven principles - see about halfway down the page. Perhaps your company has a similar English page that has an official name for them?



                                                                * At least we only have to repeat them once a week!



                                                                Additionally, I decided to look up the Japanese definition. First, the OP's thing is the TB Way, and the Japanese version also calls it the TB Way - see the English heading about halfway down.



                                                                As for Panasonic, they are called 七精神, nana (7) seishin, and seishin can be translated as spirit.






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                                                                  I work for Panasonic where we have a similar activity*, and their English web site calls our 7 things seven principles - see about halfway down the page. Perhaps your company has a similar English page that has an official name for them?



                                                                  * At least we only have to repeat them once a week!



                                                                  Additionally, I decided to look up the Japanese definition. First, the OP's thing is the TB Way, and the Japanese version also calls it the TB Way - see the English heading about halfway down.



                                                                  As for Panasonic, they are called 七精神, nana (7) seishin, and seishin can be translated as spirit.






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                                                                    I work for Panasonic where we have a similar activity*, and their English web site calls our 7 things seven principles - see about halfway down the page. Perhaps your company has a similar English page that has an official name for them?



                                                                    * At least we only have to repeat them once a week!



                                                                    Additionally, I decided to look up the Japanese definition. First, the OP's thing is the TB Way, and the Japanese version also calls it the TB Way - see the English heading about halfway down.



                                                                    As for Panasonic, they are called 七精神, nana (7) seishin, and seishin can be translated as spirit.






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                                                                    * At least we only have to repeat them once a week!



                                                                    Additionally, I decided to look up the Japanese definition. First, the OP's thing is the TB Way, and the Japanese version also calls it the TB Way - see the English heading about halfway down.



                                                                    As for Panasonic, they are called 七精神, nana (7) seishin, and seishin can be translated as spirit.







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                                                                        This sounds like a company motto.




                                                                        2: a short expression of a guiding principle




                                                                        Posters like that in the workplace have also been called “motivators,” and parodies of them with cute pictures and sarcastic, nihilistic messages are “demotivators.”






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                                                                        2: a short expression of a guiding principle




                                                                        Posters like that in the workplace have also been called “motivators,” and parodies of them with cute pictures and sarcastic, nihilistic messages are “demotivators.”






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                                                                        2: a short expression of a guiding principle




                                                                        Posters like that in the workplace have also been called “motivators,” and parodies of them with cute pictures and sarcastic, nihilistic messages are “demotivators.”






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                                                                        This sounds like a company motto.




                                                                        2: a short expression of a guiding principle




                                                                        Posters like that in the workplace have also been called “motivators,” and parodies of them with cute pictures and sarcastic, nihilistic messages are “demotivators.”







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                                                                        • It's too long to be a "motto".
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                                                                        • @200_success Maybe you’d call each line a motto, then.
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                                                                        • No. Each person or organization should have just one motto, and it should be short.
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                                                                        • @200_success Organizations can have more than one motto.
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                                                                        • @200_success For example, the Dominican Order has three.
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                                                                        • No. Each person or organization should have just one motto, and it should be short.
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                                                                        • @200_success Organizations can have more than one motto.
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                                                                        • @200_success For example, the Dominican Order has three.
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                                                                        It's too long to be a "motto".
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                                                                        It's too long to be a "motto".
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                                                                        @200_success Maybe you’d call each line a motto, then.
                                                                        – Davislor
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                                                                        @200_success Maybe you’d call each line a motto, then.
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                                                                        No. Each person or organization should have just one motto, and it should be short.
                                                                        – 200_success
                                                                        1 hour ago




                                                                        No. Each person or organization should have just one motto, and it should be short.
                                                                        – 200_success
                                                                        1 hour ago












                                                                        @200_success Organizations can have more than one motto.
                                                                        – Davislor
                                                                        8 mins ago




                                                                        @200_success Organizations can have more than one motto.
                                                                        – Davislor
                                                                        8 mins ago












                                                                        @200_success For example, the Dominican Order has three.
                                                                        – Davislor
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                                                                        @200_success For example, the Dominican Order has three.
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                                                                        This is called a Mission Statement. It's a set of goals and objectives the company tries to achieve.




                                                                        A mission statement is a short statement of an organization's purpose, what its overall goal is, identifying the goal of its operations: what kind of product or service it provides, its primary customers or market, and its geographical region of operation. It may include a short statement of such fundamental matters as the organization's values or philosophies, a business's main competitive advantages, or a desired future state—the "vision".




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                                                                          This is called a Mission Statement. It's a set of goals and objectives the company tries to achieve.




                                                                          A mission statement is a short statement of an organization's purpose, what its overall goal is, identifying the goal of its operations: what kind of product or service it provides, its primary customers or market, and its geographical region of operation. It may include a short statement of such fundamental matters as the organization's values or philosophies, a business's main competitive advantages, or a desired future state—the "vision".




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                                                                            A mission statement is a short statement of an organization's purpose, what its overall goal is, identifying the goal of its operations: what kind of product or service it provides, its primary customers or market, and its geographical region of operation. It may include a short statement of such fundamental matters as the organization's values or philosophies, a business's main competitive advantages, or a desired future state—the "vision".




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                                                                            This is called a Mission Statement. It's a set of goals and objectives the company tries to achieve.




                                                                            A mission statement is a short statement of an organization's purpose, what its overall goal is, identifying the goal of its operations: what kind of product or service it provides, its primary customers or market, and its geographical region of operation. It may include a short statement of such fundamental matters as the organization's values or philosophies, a business's main competitive advantages, or a desired future state—the "vision".




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                                                                                Another idea that comes to my mind posting as a separate answer to allow independent evaluation



                                                                                All employees of your company, commit themselves to follow that rules.



                                                                                Ergo, we can simply say that these are their commitments definition from www.vocabulary.com






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                                                                                  Ergo, we can simply say that these are their commitments definition from www.vocabulary.com






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                                                                                    All employees of your company, commit themselves to follow that rules.



                                                                                    Ergo, we can simply say that these are their commitments definition from www.vocabulary.com






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                                                                                    Another idea that comes to my mind posting as a separate answer to allow independent evaluation



                                                                                    All employees of your company, commit themselves to follow that rules.



                                                                                    Ergo, we can simply say that these are their commitments definition from www.vocabulary.com







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                                                                                        Covenant



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                                                                                        A mutual agreement between two or more persons to do or refrain from
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                                                                                                These are your company Philosophies.






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                                                                                                The first thing I thought of was litany:





                                                                                                1. A series of petitions for use in church services or processions, usually recited by the clergy and responded to in a recurring formula by the people.


                                                                                                2. A tedious recital or repetitive series.





                                                                                                Source: Oxford



                                                                                                One of the things you didn't specify was how you felt about having to say all this stuff. "Litany" is a good sarcastic word to describe a tedious, pseudo-religious rectiation of empty formulae, something ridiculous that bosses make employees do just to demonstrate who's in charge.






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                                                                                                  The first thing I thought of was litany:





                                                                                                  1. A series of petitions for use in church services or processions, usually recited by the clergy and responded to in a recurring formula by the people.


                                                                                                  2. A tedious recital or repetitive series.





                                                                                                  Source: Oxford



                                                                                                  One of the things you didn't specify was how you felt about having to say all this stuff. "Litany" is a good sarcastic word to describe a tedious, pseudo-religious rectiation of empty formulae, something ridiculous that bosses make employees do just to demonstrate who's in charge.






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                                                                                                    The first thing I thought of was litany:





                                                                                                    1. A series of petitions for use in church services or processions, usually recited by the clergy and responded to in a recurring formula by the people.


                                                                                                    2. A tedious recital or repetitive series.





                                                                                                    Source: Oxford



                                                                                                    One of the things you didn't specify was how you felt about having to say all this stuff. "Litany" is a good sarcastic word to describe a tedious, pseudo-religious rectiation of empty formulae, something ridiculous that bosses make employees do just to demonstrate who's in charge.






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                                                                                                    The first thing I thought of was litany:





                                                                                                    1. A series of petitions for use in church services or processions, usually recited by the clergy and responded to in a recurring formula by the people.


                                                                                                    2. A tedious recital or repetitive series.





                                                                                                    Source: Oxford



                                                                                                    One of the things you didn't specify was how you felt about having to say all this stuff. "Litany" is a good sarcastic word to describe a tedious, pseudo-religious rectiation of empty formulae, something ridiculous that bosses make employees do just to demonstrate who's in charge.







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                                                                                                        This can be called the preamble.




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                                                                                                        A preliminary or preparatory statement; an introduction.







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                                                                                                          This can be called the preamble.




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                                                                                                          A preliminary or preparatory statement; an introduction.







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                                                                                                            This can be called the preamble.




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                                                                                                            A preliminary or preparatory statement; an introduction.







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                                                                                                            This can be called the preamble.




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                                                                                                            A preliminary or preparatory statement; an introduction.








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                                                                                                                The definition of mantra quoted above is that it is "repeated" or "expressed", thus an action and not the words themselves that would make it a mantra. It is not the thing you say but the action of saying or expressing them that delineates the mantra.



                                                                                                                The words that are determined or defined to be conveyed, make up the creed (or credo) of the business (in this case).



                                                                                                                The "thing" in my view is a creed (or credo). The act of reciting it, is performing a mantra.



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                                                                                                                • The definition in MW refers to mantra as a noun, and specifically as "a word or phrase". An act would be a verb.
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                                                                                                                • I don't mean to imply that "mantra" is a verb. My point is that it is the act of reciting it which would make it a mantra. What is it before it is recited? If they stop reciting it each morning, is it still a mantra?
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                                                                                                                The definition of mantra quoted above is that it is "repeated" or "expressed", thus an action and not the words themselves that would make it a mantra. It is not the thing you say but the action of saying or expressing them that delineates the mantra.



                                                                                                                The words that are determined or defined to be conveyed, make up the creed (or credo) of the business (in this case).



                                                                                                                The "thing" in my view is a creed (or credo). The act of reciting it, is performing a mantra.



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                                                                                                                • The definition in MW refers to mantra as a noun, and specifically as "a word or phrase". An act would be a verb.
                                                                                                                  – jimm101
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                                                                                                                • I don't mean to imply that "mantra" is a verb. My point is that it is the act of reciting it which would make it a mantra. What is it before it is recited? If they stop reciting it each morning, is it still a mantra?
                                                                                                                  – Allen
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                                                                                                                • Since credo has already been provided (and is currently the accepted and most popular answer), I'm not sure what the purpose of your own answer is, other than to provide a comment. The Answer Box is not intended for comments. Being able to post comments is a site privilege you have to earn.
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                                                                                                                The definition of mantra quoted above is that it is "repeated" or "expressed", thus an action and not the words themselves that would make it a mantra. It is not the thing you say but the action of saying or expressing them that delineates the mantra.



                                                                                                                The words that are determined or defined to be conveyed, make up the creed (or credo) of the business (in this case).



                                                                                                                The "thing" in my view is a creed (or credo). The act of reciting it, is performing a mantra.



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                                                                                                                The definition of mantra quoted above is that it is "repeated" or "expressed", thus an action and not the words themselves that would make it a mantra. It is not the thing you say but the action of saying or expressing them that delineates the mantra.



                                                                                                                The words that are determined or defined to be conveyed, make up the creed (or credo) of the business (in this case).



                                                                                                                The "thing" in my view is a creed (or credo). The act of reciting it, is performing a mantra.



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                                                                                                                • The definition in MW refers to mantra as a noun, and specifically as "a word or phrase". An act would be a verb.
                                                                                                                  – jimm101
                                                                                                                  2 hours ago










                                                                                                                • I don't mean to imply that "mantra" is a verb. My point is that it is the act of reciting it which would make it a mantra. What is it before it is recited? If they stop reciting it each morning, is it still a mantra?
                                                                                                                  – Allen
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                                                                                                                • Since credo has already been provided (and is currently the accepted and most popular answer), I'm not sure what the purpose of your own answer is, other than to provide a comment. The Answer Box is not intended for comments. Being able to post comments is a site privilege you have to earn.
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                                                                                                                • This does not provide an answer to the question. Once you have sufficient reputation you will be able to comment on any post; instead, provide answers that don't require clarification from the asker. - From Review
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                                                                                                                • The definition in MW refers to mantra as a noun, and specifically as "a word or phrase". An act would be a verb.
                                                                                                                  – jimm101
                                                                                                                  2 hours ago










                                                                                                                • I don't mean to imply that "mantra" is a verb. My point is that it is the act of reciting it which would make it a mantra. What is it before it is recited? If they stop reciting it each morning, is it still a mantra?
                                                                                                                  – Allen
                                                                                                                  1 hour ago












                                                                                                                • Since credo has already been provided (and is currently the accepted and most popular answer), I'm not sure what the purpose of your own answer is, other than to provide a comment. The Answer Box is not intended for comments. Being able to post comments is a site privilege you have to earn.
                                                                                                                  – Chappo
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                                                                                                                • This does not provide an answer to the question. Once you have sufficient reputation you will be able to comment on any post; instead, provide answers that don't require clarification from the asker. - From Review
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                                                                                                                The definition in MW refers to mantra as a noun, and specifically as "a word or phrase". An act would be a verb.
                                                                                                                – jimm101
                                                                                                                2 hours ago




                                                                                                                The definition in MW refers to mantra as a noun, and specifically as "a word or phrase". An act would be a verb.
                                                                                                                – jimm101
                                                                                                                2 hours ago












                                                                                                                I don't mean to imply that "mantra" is a verb. My point is that it is the act of reciting it which would make it a mantra. What is it before it is recited? If they stop reciting it each morning, is it still a mantra?
                                                                                                                – Allen
                                                                                                                1 hour ago






                                                                                                                I don't mean to imply that "mantra" is a verb. My point is that it is the act of reciting it which would make it a mantra. What is it before it is recited? If they stop reciting it each morning, is it still a mantra?
                                                                                                                – Allen
                                                                                                                1 hour ago














                                                                                                                Since credo has already been provided (and is currently the accepted and most popular answer), I'm not sure what the purpose of your own answer is, other than to provide a comment. The Answer Box is not intended for comments. Being able to post comments is a site privilege you have to earn.
                                                                                                                – Chappo
                                                                                                                3 mins ago




                                                                                                                Since credo has already been provided (and is currently the accepted and most popular answer), I'm not sure what the purpose of your own answer is, other than to provide a comment. The Answer Box is not intended for comments. Being able to post comments is a site privilege you have to earn.
                                                                                                                – Chappo
                                                                                                                3 mins ago












                                                                                                                This does not provide an answer to the question. Once you have sufficient reputation you will be able to comment on any post; instead, provide answers that don't require clarification from the asker. - From Review
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                                                                                                                This does not provide an answer to the question. Once you have sufficient reputation you will be able to comment on any post; instead, provide answers that don't require clarification from the asker. - From Review
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