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Insurance in Czech Republic
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| Title: |
Insurance in Czech Republic: A Strategic Entry Report, 2000 |
| Date
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2001-08-07 |
| Pages: |
130 |
| ISBN: |
0597796505 |
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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 Czech Republic
1.3 Latent Demand and Accessibility in Czech Republic
2 INSURANCE
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 Local Production
2.3.2 Third Country Imports
2.3.3 U.S. Presence
2.3.4 End-User Analysis
2.4 Accessibility: Key Factors
2.4.1 Import Climate
2.4.2 Distribution Practices
2.5 key Contacts
2.5.1 Public Sector
2.5.2 Insurance Companies (Czech Insurance Association Members)
2.5.3 Associate Members
2.5.4 Trade Events
2.5.5 Publications
2.5.6 Insurance Journals
3 THE ECONOMICS OF LATENT DEMAND IN CZECH REPUBLIC
3.1 Executive Summary
3.2 Economic Issues in Czech Republic
3.2.1 Fundamental Dynamics
3.2.2 Dynamic Markets
3.2.3 Government Intervention Risks
3.2.4 Balance of Payments Issues
3.2.5 Infrastructure Development
4 EXPORT ACCESSIBILITY IN CZECH REPUBLIC
4.1 Executive Summary
4.2 Exporting to Czech Republic
4.2.1 Trade Barrier Risks
4.2.2 Banking System
4.2.3 Foreign Exchange Control Risks
4.2.4 Financing Export Strategies
4.2.5 How to Finance Exports/Methods of Payment
4.2.6 Available Project Financing
4.2.7 Membership in Bilateral Trade Agreements
4.2.8 Customs Valuation
4.2.9 Import Taxes
4.2.10 Licenses Required for Imports
4.2.11 Temporary Goods Entry Requirements
4.2.12 Import/Export Requirements and Certifications
4.2.13 Labeling Issues
4.2.14 Restrictions on Imports
4.2.15 Export Controls
4.2.16 Local Standards
4.2.17 Free Trade Zones/Warehouses
4.2.18 Adherence to Free Trade Agreements
5 DIRECT INVESTMENT ACCESSIBILITY IN CZECH REPUBLIC
5.1 Executive Summary: Infrastructure
5.2 Executive Summary: Natural Resources
5.3 Executive Summary: Industry
5.4 Direct Investment in Czech Republic
5.4.1 Attitudes toward Foreign Direct Investment
5.4.2 Organizational Structure of Investments
5.4.3 National Treatment
5.4.4 Exempted Sectors
5.4.5 Complaints of Foreign Investors
5.4.6 Conversion and Transfer Policies
5.4.7 Expropriation and Compensation
5.4.8 Dispute Settlement
5.4.9 Performance Requirements/Incentives
5.4.10 Right to Private Ownership and Establishment
5.4.11 Protection of Property Rights
5.4.12 Transparency of the Regulatory System
5.4.13 Efficient Capital Markets and Portfolio Investments
5.4.14 Corruption
5.4.15 Bilateral Investment Agreements
5.4.16 Labor
5.4.17 Foreign-Trade Zones and Free Ports
6 MARKETING & DISTRIBUTION IN CZECH REPUBLIC
6.1 Executive Summary
6.2 Marketing and Distribution in Czech Republic
6.2.1 Distribution Channel Options
6.2.2 Agents/Distributors
6.2.3 Franchising Activities
6.2.4 Direct Marketing Options
6.2.5 Joint Venture and Licensing Options
6.2.6 Establishing an Office
6.2.7 Selling Strategies
6.2.8 Advertising Options
6.2.9 Product Pricing
6.2.10 Supplying Customer Service
6.2.11 Public Sector Marketing
6.2.12 Defense Procurement
6.2.13 MOD and Armed Forces Staff
6.2.14 Planning and Programming System for Defense Procurement
6.2.15 Transparency and Accountability
6.2.16 Intellectual Property Risks
6.2.17 Hiring Local Counsel
6.2.18 Performing Due Diligence
7 HUMAN RESOURCE ASSESSMENT IN CZECH REPUBLIC
7.1 Executive Summary
7.2 Human Resources in Czech Republic
7.2.1 Unionization in Czech Republic
7.2.2 Collective Bargaining in Czech Republic
7.2.3 Workweek and Minimum Wages in Czech Republic
7.2.4 Forced Labor in Czech Republic
7.2.5 Working Ages and Child Labor in Czech Republic
8 POLITICAL RISK ASSESSMENT IN CZECH REPUBLIC
8.1 Executive Summary: Government
8.2 Executive Summary: Military Organization
8.3 Democracy in Czech Republic
8.4 Political Issues in Czech Republic
8.4.1 Politics and the Business Environment
8.4.2 The Political System
9 LEGAL RISK ASSESSMENT IN CZECH REPUBLIC
9.1 Executive Summary
9.2 Legal Issues in Czech Republic
9.2.1 Privacy, Search and Seizure
9.2.2 Trial Justice in Czech Republic
9.2.3 Excessive Punishment in Czech Republic
10 CULTURAL AND DEMOGRAPHIC RISKS IN CZECH REPUBLIC
10.1 Executive Summary
10.2 Cultural Issues in Czech Republic
10.2.1 Racial, Ethnic and Discrimination Issues in Czech Republic
10.2.2 Women's Rights and Gender Issues in Czech Republic
10.2.3 Religion in Czech Republic
10.2.4 Fundamental Human Rights in Czech Republic
11 HISTORICAL BACKGROUND
11.1 Social and Political History
11.1.1 Overview of Key Historical Events
11.1.2 The 1968 Soviet Invasion
11.1.3 The Velvet Revolution
11.1.4 Political and Governmental History
11.1.5 National Security Issues
11.1.6 Economic History
11.1.7 Historical International Relations
11.2 Business Customs in Czech Republic
11.2.1 Local Business Practices
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