Question: 1. Explain why a firm should view its internal activities as part of a total system. Illustrate your answer for
(a) a large grocery products producer,
(b) a plumbing wholesaler, and
(c) a department store chain.
2. Does the acceptance of the marketing concept almost require that a firm view itself as a total system?
3. Distinguish clearly between a marketing strategy and a marketing mix. Use an example.