Introduction to Marketing

Introduction to Marketing is written primarily for first-year undergraduates and delivers an introduction to marketing without overlapping significantly into strategic management or expecting a range of prior industry experience. The text is designed around three functional points: Readability a the test focuses on contemporary events in marketing and is written in a style tailored to the needs of first-year university students. Portability a the text is designed to be a succinct overview of the fundamental principles of marketing that can realistically be carried as a reference book during marketing study. Credibility a the credibility of the text is established through the integration of hard-core marketing theory and contemporary business practice, and through the use of an objective written style. Features Key concepts are highlighted throughout the text. The chapters include the following vignettes: Global Perspectives., Ethics and Marketing, SME Marketing, Business Practices and Entrepreneurial Focus. In addition to the vignettes, the chapters include examples of real-world companies applying the theory discussed in the text. There is a wealth of end-of-chapter self-testing material including review questions, application questions, discussion questions and a Contemporary Issues case study. The accompanying CD features a running case study of Eagle Boys Pizza that relates back to the content in each chapter. i?{1/2}i?{1/2}