This volume is a text-book for students of marketing, providing a basic understanding of the concept and techniques of marketing. It shows how basic background information relating to the UK market may be integrated into business planning and how information from other sources should be incorporated and used.

First published in 1984 to wide acclaim, John O'Shaugnessy's best-selling introduction to marketing strategy has become a standard text for students and practitioners alike. It combines analytical depth and breadth of coverage to present a comprehensive review of the theory and practice of marketing in a competitive environment.