The U.S. Department of Commerce is the department of the United States government that is responsible for overseeing the growth and development of the economy. The official mission is to create the conditions for economic growth and opportunity by promoting innovation, entrepreneurship, competitiveness, and stewardship. In order to fulfill this mission, the department has the following strategic goals:
*Provide the information and tools to maximize U.S. competitiveness and enable economic growth for American industries, workers, and consumers.
*Foster science and technological leadership by protecting intellectual property, enhancing technical standards, and advancing measurement science.
*Observe, protect, and management the earth’s resources to promote environmental stewardship.
*Management Integration Goal: Achieve organizational management excellence.
