Service-Dominant Logic
In 2004, Robert F. Lusch and Stephen L. Vargo published their groundbreaking article on
the evolution of marketing theory and practice toward 'service-dominant (S-D) logic',
describing the shift from a product-centred view of markets to a service-led model. Now,
in this keenly anticipated book, the authors present a thorough primer on the principles
and applications of S-D logic. They describe a clear alternative to the dominant worldview
of the heavily planned, production-oriented, profit-maximizing firm, presenting a
coherent, organizing framework based on ten foundational premises. The foundational
premises of S-D logic have much wider implications beyond marketing for the future of the
firm, transcending different industries and contexts, and will provide readers with a
deeper sense of why the exchange of service is the fundamental basis of all social and
economic exchange. This accessible book will appeal to students, as well as to researchers
and practitioners. 'Lusch and Vargo's new volume is a radical innovation in marketing
thinking. The volume brilliantly advances and consolidates the S-D logic initial research
proposal, intriguingly suggesting an interdisciplinary scientific paradigm which will
engage numerous scholars across various knowledge domains.' Sergio Barile, Professor of
Business Management, University of Rome 'La Sapienza' '
Foreword; Preface;
Part I. Premises: 1. The service-dominant mindset; 2. Roots and heritage; 3. Axioms and
foundational premises; 4. Service as a guiding framework;
Part II. Perspectives: 5. It's all actor-to-actor (A2A); 6. The nature, scope, and
integration of resources; 7. Collaboration; 8. Service ecosystems;
Part III. Possibilities: 9. Strategic thinking; 10. Conclusions and considerations;
Appendix; Index.
252 pages, Hardcover