Marketing Constructs: A Critical Analysis and Theory Construction

Deb Sircar*
Lecturer in Business & Management, The Robert Gordon University, Aberdeen.
Periodicity:June - August'2006
DOI : https://doi.org/10.26634/jmgt.1.1.411

Abstract

The purpose of this paper is to highlight a knowle dge gap and conceptualise a knowledge domain in the marketing context. It is argued that marketing as a concept has become a diluted management practice. All the more, it has not become a theoretically respected function within organisations. In most of the cases it is related with only sales.  It is found that marketing has several interpretations created by marketing authors. However, all these interpretations are not complementary to each other. Kotler’s multiply marketing concept come close to modern marketing than other interpretation. But this concept falls short of methodological explanation. Therefore, a post modern construct is required that takes a relavist position. This concept may involve the whole organisation and direct towards customers.

Keywords

Marketing, change, post modern construct, customer satisfaction.

How to Cite this Article?

Deb Sircar (2006). Marketing Constructs: A Critical Analysis and Theory Construction. i-manager’s Journal on Management, 1(1), 19-26. https://doi.org/10.26634/jmgt.1.1.411

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