Chapter 2 Principles of Marketing
Chapter 2 Principles of Marketing
* Vision Statement
A Vision Statement describes the desired future position of the company.
Facebook We are an online social We connect people around the world and help
Network them share important moments in their lives
NASA We explore outer space We reach for new heights and reveal the
unknown so that what we do and learn will
benefit all humankind
Walmart We run discount stores We deliver low prices every day and give
ordinary folks the chance to buy the same things
as rich people. Save money and live better.
Revlon We sell cosmetics We sell lifestyle and self expression; success &
status; memories, hopes & dreams
Home Depot We sell tools and home repair We empower consumers to achieve the homes of
and improvement items their dreams
Setting Company Goals & Objectives
• Company needs to turns its broad mission into detailed supporting
objectives for each level of management.
• Each manager should have objectives & be responsible for reaching
them.
• Hierarchy should be defined
2- Designing the Business Portfolio
• After designing a company’s mission statement and objectives,
management now must plan its business portfolio