The document discusses understanding marketing objectives. It begins by stating the objectives will describe the range of marketing objectives set by businesses and analyze their effectiveness. It then asks starter questions about company vision/aims, who sets objectives, what a corporate objective is, and what SMART stands for. Next, it asks starter questions about what a marketing objective is, listing key requirements, and the four main types. The document goes on to define marketing objectives and list key requirements. It discusses the four main types, and factors influencing marketing objectives both internally like corporate objectives and finance, and externally like competitors and technology.