PGP Handbook - Institute of Public Enterprise
PGP Handbook - Institute of Public Enterprise
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Unit II : Product Strategies: Product Mix Strategies,<br />
Product strategies for different stages <strong>of</strong><br />
PLC, Branding Strategies, Product Positioning<br />
and Differentiation Strategies. Pricing,<br />
Distribution, Promotion Strategies. Portfolio<br />
Management.<br />
Unit III : Marketing Strategies for Market Leader, Challenger,<br />
Follower and Nicher. Preparation <strong>of</strong><br />
Strategic Marketing Plan and Case studies.<br />
Text Book(s)<br />
1. O.C. Ferrel and M. D. Hartline, “Strategic Marketing”,<br />
Cengage Learning, Latest Edition.<br />
Suggested Readings<br />
1. Majumdar, R. (2001), “Product Management in India”,<br />
Prentice Hall <strong>of</strong> India Pvt. Ltd., New Delhi<br />
2. Jain, Subhash C. (2000), “Marketing – Planning &<br />
Strategy”, Thomson Learning<br />
3. Chunawalla, S.A. (2000), “Product Management”,<br />
Himalaya Publishing House, Mumbai<br />
4. Bishop, B. (2000), “Strategic Marketing for the<br />
Digital Age”, Excel Books, New Delhi<br />
5. Kotler, Philip (1998), “Marketing Management :<br />
Analysis, Planning, Implementation and Control”,<br />
Prentice Hall, India (P) Ltd., New Delhi<br />
6. Handcombe, R. (1998), “Product Management<br />
<strong>Handbook</strong>”, John Wiley & Sons<br />
7. Yadav, P.K. (1995), “Marketing Strategies”, Anamika<br />
Publishers & Distributors, Delhi<br />
8. Moore, L. W., and Pessemier, E.A. (1993), “ Product<br />
Planning & Management – Designing & Delivering<br />
Value”, McGraw-Hill Inc, New Delhi<br />
9. Pessemier, E.A. (1982), “Product Management :<br />
Strategy and Organization”, John Wiley & Sons,<br />
New York<br />
Journals<br />
1. Brand Reporter<br />
2. Pitch<br />
3. Harvard Business Review<br />
4. Business India<br />
5. Business Today<br />
6. Business Today<br />
SALES, DISTRIBUTION & RETAIL<br />
MANAGEMENT<br />
Code: M4 Credits: 3<br />
Unit I : Principles and Concepts <strong>of</strong> Selling: Introduction<br />
to Selling – difference between<br />
Marketing and Selling – The Strategic/Consultative<br />
Selling Model – Developing various<br />
Strategies <strong>of</strong> Selling – The Selling Process<br />
– Prospecting, Pre approach, Approach,<br />
Presentation, Objection Handling, Closing<br />
the Sale, Follow-up and Follow-through in<br />
Sales, Career in Sales.<br />
Unit II : Managing the Sales Force: Introduction<br />
to Salesmanship – Qualities <strong>of</strong> the effective<br />
Sales Executive, Salesmanship, Organization<br />
<strong>of</strong> Sales Department. Sales Force Management,<br />
Recruitment, Selection, Training,<br />
Motivation, Compensation, Evaluation <strong>of</strong><br />
sales persons. Controlling the Sales Effort,<br />
Sales Budget, Sales Quota, Sales Territories,<br />
Sales Control & Cost Analysis.<br />
Unit III : Distribution and Retail Management:<br />
Distribution Management and Marketing<br />
Mix, Marketing Channels, Market Logistics,<br />
Channel Institutions – Retailing, the Global<br />
Retailing, Retailing in India, Types <strong>of</strong> Retailers,<br />
Retail Strategies, Franchising.<br />
Text Book(s)<br />
1. Krishna K Havaldar, Vasant M Cavale, “Sales and<br />
Distribution Management - Text and Cases”, Tata<br />
McGraw Hill.<br />
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