The document discusses the process of marketing research. It involves defining a marketing problem or opportunity, systematically collecting and analyzing relevant information, and recommending actions. The steps include defining the problem, developing a research plan, collecting relevant information, developing findings, and determining marketing actions. An example problem discussed is long lines at bank tellers, with an automated banking solution as a potential marketing action. The overall process allows marketers to analyze areas like markets, customers, opportunities, problems and performance to inform decisions.