Patterns of Adoption and Implementation of the Marketing Concept in The Banking Industry

Robert E. Pitts, DePaul University
R. Eric Reidenbach, University of Southern Mississippi
Donald L. Moak, University of Mississippi

Abstract

Clusters banks according to their adoption and implementation of the marketing concept. Data collected from approximately 90 banks from a 15-state area are reported. Comparisons are made between the four clusters as to structural implementation and adoption of the concept and performance and environment.