Indicators of ethical commitment in marketing through the elements of the marketing mix

Authors

  • Zeghdi Said University of Tissemsilt, Algeria

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.52152/t90frr39

Keywords:

marketing; marketing ethics; marketing mix

Abstract

This study, titled indicators of ethical commitment in marketing through the elements of the marketing mix, aims to bring out the most important indicators and ethical standards relied upon as criteria and foundations for determining the extent of the commitment of firms to marketing ethics, especially in what concerns the elements of the marketing mix, which is the basic pillar of any marketing activity and the effective mechanism for stimulating the movement of sales and raising profitability rates in firms. The various findings reached confirmed that the commitment of firms to ethical principles in the elements of the marketing mix will be reflected positively in the image of the firm and in its results in the future.

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2026-06-01

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Indicators of ethical commitment in marketing through the elements of the marketing mix. (2026). Lex Localis - Journal of Local Self-Government, 189-193. https://doi.org/10.52152/t90frr39