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Automobile Industry in Japan
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| Title: |
Automobile Industry in Japan: A Strategic Entry Report, 2000 |
| Date
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2001-08-07 |
| Pages: |
149 |
| ISBN: |
0597795509 |
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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 Japan
1.3 Latent Demand and Accessibility in Japan
2 AUTOMOBILE INDUSTRY
2.1 Latent Demand and Accessibility: Background
2.2 Latent Demand: Aspects of Interest
2.2.1 Market Profile
2.2.2 Statistical Data
2.3 Accessibility: The Structure of Competition
2.3.1 Marketing Strategy
2.3.2 Local Production
2.3.3 Third Country Imports
2.3.4 End-User Analysis
2.4 Accessibility: key Factors
2.4.1 Distribution Practices
2.4.2 Import Climate
2.4.3 Trade Promotion Opportunities
2.5 Key CONTACTS
2.5.1 Public Sector
3 THE ECONOMICS OF LATENT DEMAND IN JAPAN
3.1 Executive Summary
3.2 Economic Issues in Japan
3.2.1 Fundamental Dynamics
3.2.2 Dynamic Markets
3.2.3 Government Intervention Risks
3.2.4 Infrastructure Development
4 EXPORT ACCESSIBILITY IN JAPAN
4.1 Executive Summary
4.2 Exporting to Japan
4.2.1 Trade Barrier Risks
4.2.2 Valuations on Imports
4.2.3 Licenses Required for Imports
4.2.4 Documentation Required for Trade
4.2.5 Entering Temporary Imports
4.2.6 Labeling Issues
4.2.7 Restrictions on Imports
4.2.8 Local Standards
4.2.9 Free Trade Zone Options
4.2.10 Additional Trade Issues
4.2.11 Adherence to Free Trade Agreements
4.2.12 The Banking System
4.2.13 Exchange Control Risks
4.2.14 General Availability of Financing
4.2.15 How to Finance Exports/Methods of Payment
4.2.16 Financing Exports
5 DIRECT INVESTMENT ACCESSIBILITY IN JAPAN
5.1 Executive Summary: Infrastructure
5.2 Executive Summary: Natural Resources
5.3 Executive Summary: Industry
5.4 Direct Investment in Japan
5.4.1 Attitudes Toward Foreign Direct Investment
5.4.2 Liberalization of Investment Restrictions
5.4.3 Limitations on Facility Development and Availability of Investment Real Estate
5.4.4 Corporate Tax Treatment
5.4.5 Investment Incentives
5.4.6 Conversion and Transfer Policies
5.4.7 Expropriation Risks
5.4.8 Dispute Settlement Risks
5.4.9 Performance Requirements and Incentives
5.4.10 Right to Private Ownership and Establishment
5.4.11 Protection of Property Rights
5.4.12 Patents, Trademarks, Utility Models and Designs
5.4.13 Unfair Competition and Trade Secrets
5.4.14 Regulatory System
5.4.15 Capital Markets and Portfolio Investment
5.4.16 Environment for Mergers and Acquisitions
5.4.17 Cross-Shareholding and M&A
5.4.18 Taxation and M&A
5.4.19 Bankruptcy Laws
5.4.20 Credit Markets
5.4.21 Political Violence
5.4.22 Corruption
5.4.23 Bilateral Investment Agreements
5.4.24 The Local Labor Market
5.4.25 Hiring Skilled Personnel
5.4.26 Job Placement and Pension Portability
5.4.27 Foreign-Trade Zones/Free Ports
5.4.28 Capital Outflow Restrictions
6 MARKETING & DISTRIBUTION IN JAPAN
6.1 Executive Summary
6.2 Marketing and Distribution in Japan
6.2.1 Distribution Channel Options
6.2.2 Typical Product Pricing Structures
6.2.3 Agents/Distributors
6.2.4 Franchising Activities
6.2.5 Direct Marketing Options
6.2.6 Joint Venture and Licensing Options
6.2.7 Creating a Sales Office
6.2.8 Selling Strategies
6.2.9 Advertising Options
6.2.10 Pricing Issues
6.2.11 Supplying Customer Service
6.2.12 Public Sector Marketing
6.2.13 Protecting Your Product from IPR Infringement
6.2.14 Need for A Local Attorney
6.2.15 Due Diligence
7 HUMAN RESOURCE ASSESSMENT IN JAPAN
7.1 Executive Summary
7.2 Human Resources in Japan
7.2.1 Unionization in Japan
7.2.2 Collective Bargaining in Japan
7.2.3 Workweek and Minimum Wages in Japan
7.2.4 Forced Labor in Japan
7.2.5 Working Ages and Child Labor in Japan
8 POLITICAL RISK ASSESSMENT IN JAPAN
8.1 Executive Summary: Government
8.2 Executive Summary: Military Organization
8.3 Democracy in Japan
8.4 Political Issues in Japan
8.4.1 Politics and the Business Environment
9 LEGAL RISK ASSESSMENT IN JAPAN
9.1 Executive Summary
9.2 Legal Issues in Japan
9.2.1 Privacy, Search and Seizure
9.2.2 Trial Justice in Japan
9.2.3 Excessive Punishment in Japan
10 CULTURAL AND DEMOGRAPHIC RISKS IN JAPAN
10.1 Executive Summary
10.2 Cultural Issues in Japan
10.2.1 Racial, Ethnic and Discrimination Issues in Japan
10.2.2 Women's Rights and Gender Issues in Japan
10.2.3 Religion in Japan
10.2.4 Fundamental Human Rights in Japan
11 HISTORICAL BACKGROUND
11.1 Social and Political History
11.1.1 Overview of Key Historical Events
11.1.2 Contact With the West
11.1.3 Wars With China and Russia
11.1.4 World War I to 1952
11.1.5 Recent Political Developments
11.1.6 Political and Governmental History
11.1.7 Economic History
11.1.8 Historical International Relations
11.2 Business Customs in Japan
11.2.1 Local Holidays Observed
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