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Fireproof Building Materials and Products in Taiwan
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| Title: |
Fireproof Building Materials and Products in Taiwan: A Strategic Entry Report, 2000 |
| Date
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2001-08-07 |
| Pages: |
125 |
| ISBN: |
0597793840 |
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About
the Author(s)/Editor(s) |
Philip
M. Parker
Eli Lilly Chair Professor in Innovation, Business and
Society
INSEAD (Fontainebleau, France & Singapore)
Philip M. Parker is the
Eli Lilly Chair Professor of Innovation, Business
and Society at INSEAD (Fontainebleau, France and Singapore).
He has been a professor there since 1988 where he
teaches graduate and doctoral-level courses on global
competitive strategy and research methodology. He
has taught courses at Harvard University (HBS), the
Hong Kong University of Science and Technology, Stanford
University (GSB), the Massachusetts Institute of Technology
(MIT Sloan School) and UCLA (Anderson School). Dr.
Parker received his Ph.D. in Business Economics from
the Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania
and has Masters degrees in Finance and Banking (University
of Aix-Marseille, France) and Managerial Economics
(Wharton). His undergraduate degrees are in mathematics
and economics. Some of his work and methodologies
applied in this study were financially supported by
the Research and Development Committee at INSEAD which
is gratefully acknowledged.
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About
the Series |
This
series helps international managers expand to various
country markets around the world. Each report is a broad
study of a particular product market, but also gives
information useful for entry strategies (trend analysis,
marketing, production, finance, and distribution strategy).
Each study provides ample statistics on market size
and trends, as well as various economic statistics cover
human resources and cross-cultural management. |
Contents |
1 INTRODUCTION & METHODOLOGY
1.1 What does this report cover?
1.2 Evaluating Taiwan
1.3 Latent Demand and Accessibility in Taiwan
2 FIREPROOF BUILDING MATERIALS AND PRODUCTS
2.1 Latent demand and Accessibility: Background
2.2 Latent demand: Aspects of Interest
2.2.1 Market Profile
2.2.2 Statistical Data
2.2.3 Best Sales Prospects
2.3 Accessibility: The Structure of Competition
2.3.1 Marketing Strategy
2.3.2 Local Production
2.3.3 U.S. Presence
2.3.4 Third Country Imports
2.3.5 End-User Analysis
2.4 Accessibility: Key Factors
2.4.1 Distribution Practices
2.5 Key Contacts
2.5.1 Public Agencies
2.5.2 Trade Associations
2.5.3 Taiwan Importers of Fireproof Building Materials and Products
3 THE ECONOMICS OF LATENT DEMAND IN TAIWAN
3.1 Executive Summary
3.2 Economic Issues in Taiwan
3.2.1 Dynamic Markets
3.2.2 Public Role in the Economy
3.2.3 Balance of Payments Issues
3.2.4 Quality of Infrastructure
4 EXPORT ACCESSIBILITY IN TAIWAN
4.1 Executive Summary
4.2 Exporting to Taiwan
4.2.1 Tariffs and Import Taxes
4.2.2 Valuations on Imports
4.2.3 Import Licensing and Other Restrictions
4.2.4 Controls on Exports
4.2.5 Documentation Required for Trade
4.2.6 Entering Temporary Imports
4.2.7 Labeling Issues
4.2.8 Restrictions on Imports
4.2.9 Standards, Testing, Labeling and Certification
4.2.10 Government Procurement
4.2.11 Free Trade Zone Options
4.2.12 Additional Trade Issues
4.2.13 Adherence to Free Trade Agreements
4.2.14 The Banking System
4.2.15 Foreign-Exchange Controls
4.2.16 Financing Availability
4.2.17 Payment Methods
4.2.18 Financing Projects
5 DIRECT INVESTMENT ACCESSIBILITY IN TAIWAN
5.1 Executive Summary: Infrastructure
5.2 Executive Summary: Natural Resources
5.3 Executive Summary: Industry
5.4 Direct Investment in Taiwan
5.4.1 Attitudes Toward Foreign Direct Investment
5.4.2 Private Ownership Risks
5.4.3 Protecting Property
5.4.4 Direct Investment Incentives and Requirements
5.4.5 Regulatory Corruption Risks
5.4.6 Corruption Risks
5.4.7 The Local Labor Market
5.4.8 Capital Market Risks
5.4.9 Currency Conversion and Transfer Risks
5.4.10 Expropriation Risks
5.4.11 Dispute Settlement Risks
5.4.12 Political Violence Risks
5.4.13 Key Bilateral Investment Agreements
6 MARKETING & DISTRIBUTION IN TAIWAN
6.1 Executive Summary
6.2 Marketing and Distribution in Taiwan
6.2.1 Marketing Strategies
6.2.2 Distribution and Sales Channels
6.2.3 Pricing Structures in Taiwan
6.2.4 Creating a Sales Office
6.2.5 Selling Strategies
6.2.6 Advertising and Trade Promotion
6.2.7 Essential Tips for Entering the Consumer Goods Market
6.2.8 Major Types of Modern Retail Stores
6.2.9 Franchising
6.2.10 Direct Marketing
6.2.11 Public Sector Marketing
6.2.12 Intellectual Property Risks
6.2.13 Local Attorneys, Accountants and Insurance Companies
6.2.14 Checking Bona Fides
7 HUMAN RESOURCE ASSESSMENT IN TAIWAN
7.1 Executive Summary
7.2 Human Resources in Taiwan
7.2.1 Unionization in Taiwan
7.2.2 Collective Bargaining in Taiwan
7.2.3 Workweek and Minimum Wages in Taiwan
7.2.4 Forced Labor in Taiwan
7.2.5 Working Ages and Child Labor in Taiwan
8 POLITICAL RISK ASSESSMENT IN TAIWAN
8.1 Executive Summary: Government
8.2 Executive Summary: Military Organization
8.3 Democracy in Taiwan
8.4 Political Issues in Taiwan
8.4.1 Political Risks
9 LEGAL RISK ASSESSMENT IN TAIWAN
9.1 Executive Summary
9.2 Legal Issues in Taiwan
9.2.1 Privacy, Search and Seizure
9.2.2 Trial Justice in Taiwan
9.2.3 Excessive Punishment in Taiwan
10 CULTURAL AND DEMOGRAPHIC RISKS IN TAIWAN
10.1 Executive Summary
10.2 Cultural Issues in Taiwan
10.2.1 Racial, Ethnic and Discrimination Issues in Taiwan
10.2.2 Women's Rights and Gender Issues in Taiwan
10.2.3 Religion in Taiwan
10.2.4 Fundamental Human Rights in Taiwan
11 HISTORICAL BACKGROUND
11.1 Social and Political History
11.1.1 Educational System
11.1.2 Cultural History
11.1.3 Overview of Key Historical Events
11.1.4 Administration
11.1.5 Political and Governmental History
11.1.6 Economic History
11.1.7 Foreign Trade
11.1.8 The Role of the Military
11.1.9 Historical International Relations
11.1.10 Taiwan and the Mainland
11.2 Business Customs in Taiwan
11.2.1 Local Holidays Observed
11.2.2 Transportation
11.2.3 Language
11.2.4 Communications
11.2.5 International Courier Service
11.2.6 Accommodations and Housing
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