Meaning of marketing philosophies and concepts, selling Vs marketing, marketing Mix, Marketing Process, Market Segmentation
Concepts, levels of product, product life cycle, New product development process, product line concepts, Product line policies, Product standardization Vs Product Adaptation
Pricing objectives, Pricing methods and policies, factors influencing pricing.
Levels of distribution channels, factors influencing selection of distribution channels. Physical distribution concepts, functional areas of physical distribution.
Advertising, Sales promotion, Public relations, Personal selling, Direct Marketing.
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