Introduction to Marketing: Theory and Practice

by Adrian Palmer (Author)

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  2004

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  Introduction to Marketing provides a concise introduction to the principles of marketing, offering both critical analysis and applied case studies. Combining academic credibility with an established reputation for his clear writing style, Palmer's book is ideal as a one-semester introductory title for students studying at both undergraduate and postgraduate level. The book begins by presenting the underlying theoretical bases of marketing that are often borrowed from the disciplines of economics, sociology and psychology. Practical application of these theories is provided through case studies and vignettes that are included in each chapter. These practical applications highlight some of the shortcomings of established frameworks for the study of marketing, and the reader is encouraged to formulate alternative frameworks. This book tries not to present prescriptive solutions to marketing problems, but encourages debate about causes and effects. Underlying much of the discussion in this book is the interplay between marketing as a science and as a creative art.Current developments in the Internet are reflected in the case studies and vignettes in each chapter, and the growing recognition of the social responsibilities of marketing is stressed throughout the book. The book has been divided into fourteen chapters arranged in four parts. In the real world, however, marketing cannot be neatly compartmentalised in this way. With a holistic vision, it will be seen that any change in one aspect of marketing is likely to have consequences on other aspects. Chapter summaries and case studies help to stress these linkages and provide integrative perspectives. ONLINE RESOURCE CENTRE For lecturers: answers to case study review questions, suggested answers to chapter review questions, additional discussion points, lecturer guidelines to accompany the PowerPoint slides, test bank. For students: additional suggested reading, case studies with case questions, addional chapter review questions, multiple choice questions, web exercises, web links.

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  2009

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  Drawing on disciplines such as economics, sociology and psychology, Introduction to Marketing encourages readers to critically analyse marketing frameworks, and discuss alternative options. Consideration is given to marketing problems, and students are invited to debate issues surrounding these, such as potential causes and effects, rather than be presented with prescriptive solutions. A chapter on responsible marketing has been added for the new edition, addressing topics such as ethics, corporate responsibility and sustainability, and assessing the impact of these topics on the field of marketing. Content on services marketing has now been integrated throughout the book, reflecting the changing nature of services and acknowledging the move towards service based industries. The new edition maintains a four part structure, beginning with the fundamentals of the marketing environment and outlining what marketing really is. Part two considers customers and how they are central to marketing activities, and part three looks at the marketing mix.The text concludes by bringing the key themes together with discussion of marketing management of marketing and marketing in an international context. Through reading the text students will gain a holistic understanding of marketing and how one area may impact on another. A wealth of pedagogical features including case studies and application boxes highlight the link between theory and practice. Key issues surrounding the internet and social responsibility are integrated throughout the text, ensuring students understand the importance and relevance of outside influences on a company's marketing decisions and actions. The textbook is accompanied by an online resource centre and all resources will be updated for the new edition. Suggested answers to case study review questions have been added to the lecturer part of the site for this edition.The online resource centre features comprise: Online Resource Centre Lecturer resources: Suggested answers to case study review questions Suggested answers to chapter review questions Additional discussion points PowerPoint slides Lecturer guidelines to accompany the PowerPoint slides Test bank of questions Student resources: Additional suggested reading Case studies with questions Additional chapter review questions Multiple choice questions Web exercises Web links