IB Business Management — Topic 4.1

Introduction to marketing

Topic 4.1 covers the role of marketing in business, including market orientation vs product orientation, the marketing of goods and services, and market share analysis. Students understand why marketing is central to business success and how it connects to other functions.

Sub-topics in Topic 4.1

4.1.1What is marketing?4.1.2Market and market share4.1.3Branding and brand awareness4.1.4Market segments and segmentation

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