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Automotive Industry in Sweden
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| Title: |
Automotive Industry in Sweden: A Strategic Entry Report, 1998 |
| Date
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1999-05-03 |
| Pages: |
98 |
| ISBN: |
0741804271 |
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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 How to Strategically Evaluate Sweden
1.3 Latent Demand and Accessibility in Sweden
2 AUTOMOTIVE INDUSTRY
2.1 Latent Demand and Accessibility: Background
2.2 Latent Demand: Aspects of Interest
2.2.1 Market Profile
2.2.2 Latent Demand: Statistical Profile
2.2.3 Latent Demand: Leading Segments
2.3 Accessibility: The Structure of Competition
2.3.1 Accessibility: Local Production
2.3.2 Imports
2.3.3 End-User Analysis
2.4 Accessibility: Key Factors
2.4.1 Accessibility: Import Barriers
2.4.2 Accessibility: Distribution Strategies
2.4.3 Accessibility: Financing Strategies/Options
2.5 Useful Contacts
2.5.1 Automotive Manufacturers
2.5.2 Industry Associations
2.5.3 Inspection Company
2.5.4 Trade Events
3 THE ECONOMICS OF LATENT DEMAND IN SWEDEN
3.1 Executive Summary
3.2 Economic Issues in Sweden
3.2.1 Economic Fundamentals and Dynamics
3.2.2 Principal Growth Sectors
3.2.3 Government Role in the Economy
3.2.4 Balance of Payments
3.2.5 Infrastructure Development
4 EXPORT ACCESSIBILITY IN SWEDEN
4.1 Executive Summary
4.2 Exporting to Sweden
4.2.1 Description of Banking System
4.2.2 Foreign Exchange Controls
4.2.3 General Financing Availability
4.2.4 How To Finance Exports & Methods Of Payment
4.2.5 Trade Regulations and Standards
4.2.6 Customs Valuation
4.2.7 Import Licenses
4.2.8 Export Control Issues
4.2.9 Import/Export Documentation
4.2.10 Labeling & Marking Requirements
4.2.11 Prohibited Imports
4.2.12 Standards
4.2.13 Free Trade Zone Options
4.2.14 Special Import Provisions
4.2.15 Membership in Free Trade Arrangements
5 DIRECT INVESTMENT ACCESSIBILITY IN SWEDEN
5.1 Executive Summary: Infrastructure
5.2 Executive Summary: Natural Resources
5.3 Executive Summary: Industry
5.4 Direct Investment in Sweden
5.4.1 Attitudes Toward Foreign Direct Investment
5.4.2 Currency Conversion and Transfer Risks
5.4.3 Expropriation Risks
5.4.4 Dispute Settlement Risks
5.4.5 Direct Investment Incentives and Requirements
5.4.6 Private Ownership Risks
5.4.7 Transparency of the Regulatory System
5.4.8 Capital Market Investments
5.4.9 Political Violence
5.4.10 Corruption
5.4.11 Bilateral Investment Protection Agreements
5.4.12 Labor
5.4.13 Trade Zones & Free Ports
5.4.14 Large Foreign Investors
6 MARKETING & DISTRIBUTION IN SWEDEN
6.1 Executive Summary
6.2 Marketing and Distribution in Sweden
6.2.1 Distribution and Sales Channels
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 Creating a Sales Office
6.2.7 Selling Factors/Techniques
6.2.8 Advertising & Trade Promotion Options
6.2.9 Major Newspapers
6.2.10 Trade Fairs
6.2.11 Pricing Issues
6.2.12 Sales Services & Customer Support
6.2.13 Public Sector Marketing
6.2.14 Local Government Procurement
6.2.15 Health Care Equipment Procurement
6.2.16 Intellectual Property Risks
6.2.17 Copyrights
6.2.18 Patents
6.2.19 Trademarks
6.2.20 Trade Secrets
6.2.21 Local Counsel Requirements
7 HUMAN RESOURCE ASSESSMENT IN SWEDEN
7.1 Executive Summary
7.2 Human Resources in Sweden
7.2.1 Unionization in Sweden
7.2.2 Collective Bargaining in Sweden
7.2.3 Workweek and Minimum Wages in Sweden
7.2.4 Forced Labor in Sweden
7.2.5 Working Ages and Child Labor in Sweden
8 POLITICAL RISK ASSESSMENT IN SWEDEN
8.1 Executive Summary: Government
8.2 Executive Summary: Military Organization
8.3 Democracy in Sweden
8.4 Political Issues in Sweden
8.4.1 Bilateral Relationship with the United States
8.4.2 Major Political Issues Affecting Business Climate
8.4.3 Political System
8.4.4 Major Political Parties
9 LEGAL RISK ASSESSMENT IN SWEDEN
9.1 Executive Summary
9.2 Legal Issues in Sweden
9.2.1 Privacy, Search and Seizure
9.2.2 Trial Justice in Sweden
9.2.3 Excessive Punishment in Sweden
10 CULTURAL AND DEMOGRAPHIC RISKS IN SWEDEN
10.1 Executive Summary
10.2 Cultural Issues in Sweden
10.2.1 Racial, Ethnic and Discrimination Issues in Sweden
10.2.2 Women's Rights and Gender Issues in Sweden
10.2.3 Religion in Sweden
10.2.4 Fundamental Human Rights in Sweden
11 HISTORICAL BACKGROUND
11.1 Social and POLITICAL history
11.1.1 Government
11.1.2 Political History
11.1.3 Historic International Relations
11.1.4 U.S.-Sweden Relations
11.2 Business Customs in Sweden
11.2.1 Business Customs
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