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Computers and Peripherals in Jamaica
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| Title: |
Computers and Peripherals in Jamaica: A Strategic Entry Report, 2000 |
| Date
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2001-08-07 |
| Pages: |
102 |
| ISBN: |
0597794162 |
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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 Jamaica
1.3 Latent Demand and Accessibility in Jamaica
2 COMPUTERS AND PERIPHERALS
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 Third Country Imports
2.3.2 Marketing Strategy
2.3.3 End-User Analysis
2.4 Accessibility: Key Factors
2.4.1 Import Climate
2.4.2 Trade Promotion Opportunities
2.5 key Contacts
2.5.1 Customs
2.5.2 Government
2.5.3 Private Sector
2.5.4 Police Department
2.5.5 Companies
3 THE ECONOMICS OF LATENT DEMAND IN JAMAICA
3.1 Executive Summary
3.2 Economic Issues in Jamaica
3.2.1 Dynamic Markets
3.2.2 Government Intervention Risks
3.2.3 Trade Deficit Risks
3.2.4 Infrastructure Development
3.2.5 Transportation
3.2.6 Electricity
3.2.7 Water
3.2.8 Energy
3.2.9 Banking
3.2.10 Telecommunications
4 EXPORT ACCESSIBILITY IN JAMAICA
4.1 Executive Summary
4.2 Exporting to Jamaica
4.2.1 Banking System
4.2.2 FINSAC
4.2.3 New Legal Controls
4.2.4 Foreign Exchange Control Risks
4.2.5 Availability of Local Financing
4.2.6 How to Finance Exports/Methods of Payment
4.2.7 Financing Projects
4.2.8 Trade Barrier Risks
4.2.9 Valuations on Imports
4.2.10 Licenses Required for Imports
4.2.11 Controls on Exports
4.2.12 Documentation Required for Trade
4.2.13 Temporary Entry
4.2.14 Labeling Issues
4.2.15 Restrictions on Imports
4.2.16 Local Standards
4.2.17 Free Trade Zone Options
4.2.18 Additional Trade Issues
4.2.19 Preferential Tariff Arrangements
5 DIRECT INVESTMENT ACCESSIBILITY IN JAMAICA
5.1 Executive Summary: Infrastructure
5.2 Executive Summary: Natural Resources
5.3 Executive Summary: Industry
5.4 Direct Investment in Jamaica
5.4.1 Currency Conversion and Transfer Risks
5.4.2 Expropriation Risks
5.4.3 Dispute Settlement Risks
5.4.4 Direct Investment Incentives and Requirements
5.4.5 The Export Industry Encouragement Act (EIEA)
5.4.6 The Hotel Incentives Act (HIA)
5.4.7 The Resort Cottages Incentives Act (RCIA)
5.4.8 The Motion Picture Industry Encouragement Law
5.4.9 Approved Farmer Status under the Income Tax Act
5.4.10 The Factory Construction Law
5.4.11 The International Finance Company Act
5.4.12 The Shipping Incentives Act
5.4.13 The Industry Modernization Program
5.4.14 Moratorium on Duties
5.4.15 Urban Renewal Act
5.4.16 Accelerated Depreciation/Special Capital Allowance
5.4.17 Non Fiscal Incentives
5.4.18 Private Ownership Risks
5.4.19 Protecting Property
5.4.20 Patents
5.4.21 Copyrights
5.4.22 Trademarks
5.4.23 Layout Design
5.4.24 Regulatory Corruption Risks
5.4.25 Efficient Capital Markets and Portfolio Investment
5.4.26 Political and Other Violence
5.4.27 Corruption Risks
5.4.28 Key Bilateral Investment Agreements
5.4.29 The Local Labor Market
5.4.30 Foreign Trade Zones/Free Ports
5.4.31 Capital Outflow Policy
6 MARKETING & DISTRIBUTION IN JAMAICA
6.1 Marketing and Distribution in Jamaica
6.1.1 Distribution Channel Options
6.1.2 Agents/Distributors
6.1.3 Franchising Activities
6.1.4 Direct Marketing Options
6.1.5 Joint Venture and Licensing Options
6.1.6 Creating a Sales Office
6.1.7 Selling Strategies
6.1.8 Advertising Options
6.1.9 Pricing Issues
6.1.10 Supplying Customer Service
6.1.11 Public Sector Marketing
6.1.12 Intellectual Property Risks
6.1.13 Hiring Local Counsel
7 HUMAN RESOURCE ASSESSMENT IN JAMAICA
7.1 Executive Summary
7.2 Human Resources in Jamaica
7.2.1 Unionization in Jamaica
7.2.2 Collective Bargaining in Jamaica
7.2.3 Workweek and Minimum Wages in Jamaica
7.2.4 Forced Labor in Jamaica
7.2.5 Working Ages and Child Labor in Jamaica
8 POLITICAL RISK ASSESSMENT IN JAMAICA
8.1 Executive Summary: Government
8.2 Executive Summary: Military Organization
8.3 Democracy in Jamaica
8.4 Political Issues in Jamaica
8.4.1 Major Political Issues Affecting the Business Climate
8.4.2 The Political System
9 LEGAL RISK ASSESSMENT IN JAMAICA
9.1 Executive Summary
9.2 Legal Issues in Jamaica
9.2.1 Privacy, Search and Seizure
9.2.2 Trial Justice in Jamaica
9.2.3 Excessive Punishment in Jamaica
10 CULTURAL AND DEMOGRAPHIC RISKS IN JAMAICA
10.1 Executive Summary
10.2 Cultural Issues in Jamaica
10.2.1 Racial, Ethnic and Discrimination Issues in Jamaica
10.2.2 Women's Rights and Gender Issues in Jamaica
10.2.3 Religion in Jamaica
10.2.4 Fundamental Human Rights in Jamaica
11 HISTORICAL BACKGROUND
11.1 Social and Political History
11.1.1 Government
11.1.2 Political and Governmental History
11.1.3 Economic History
11.1.4 Historical International Relations
11.2 Business Customs in Jamaica
11.2.1 Holidays
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