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Franchising in Czech Republic
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| Title: |
Franchising in Czech Republic: A Strategic Entry Report, 1998 |
| Date
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1999-05-03 |
| Pages: |
109 |
| ISBN: |
0741804816 |
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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 Czech Republic
1.3 Latent Demand and Accessibility in Czech Republic
2 FRANCHISING
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 Major Franchisers present in the Czech Republic
2.2.4 Latent Demand: Leading Segments
2.3 Accessibility: The Structure of Competition
2.3.1 Competitive Factors
2.3.2 Target Buyers
2.4 Accessibility: Key Factors
2.4.1 Import Climate
2.5 Useful Contacts
2.5.1 Accessibility: Trade Events
2.5.2 Economic And Entrepreneurial Magazines
3 THE ECONOMICS OF LATENT DEMAND IN CZECH REPUBLIC
3.1 Executive Summary
3.2 Economic Issues in Czech Republic
3.2.1 Economic Fundamentals
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 Banking System
4.2.2 Exchange Control Risks
4.2.3 Financing Export Strategies
4.2.4 Methods of Payment
4.2.5 International Finance Corporation (IFC)
4.2.6 The Multilateral Investment Guarantee Agency (MIGA)
4.2.7 The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD)
4.2.8 The EU's PHARE Program
4.2.9 Duties and Import Taxes
4.2.10 Valuations on Imports
4.2.11 Licenses Required for Imports
4.2.12 Controls on Exports
4.2.13 Documentation Required for Trade
4.2.14 Entering Temporary Imports
4.2.15 Labeling Issues
4.2.16 Restrictions on Imports
4.2.17 Local Standards
4.2.18 Free Trade Zone Options
4.2.19 Additional Trade Issues
4.2.20 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 Investment Incentives
5.4.6 Complaints of Investors
5.4.7 Conversion and Transfer Policies
5.4.8 Expropriation Risks
5.4.9 Dispute Settlement Risks
5.4.10 Investment Requirements & Incentives
5.4.11 Private Property Risks
5.4.12 Property Rights Risks
5.4.13 Regulatory Laws, Procedures and Risks
5.4.14 Significant Legislation Passed Since 1991
5.4.15 Political Violence Risks
5.4.16 Bilateral Investment Agreements
5.4.17 The Local Labor Market
5.4.18 Foreign Trade Zones & Free Ports
5.4.19 Capital Outflow Restrictions
5.4.20 Large Investors
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 Creating a Sales Office
6.2.7 Selling Strategies
6.2.8 Advertising Options
6.2.9 Pricing Issues
6.2.10 Supplying Customer Service
6.2.11 Public Sector Marketing
6.2.12 Defense Procurement
6.2.13 Hiring Local Counsel
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 Economic Relationship with the United States
8.4.2 Politics and the Business Environment
8.4.3 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 Social History
11.1.2 Overview of Key Historical Events
11.1.3 The 1968 Soviet Invasion
11.1.4 The Velvet Revolution
11.1.5 Political and Governmental History
11.1.6 National Security Issues
11.1.7 Historic International Relations
11.1.8 Historical Relations with the U.S.
11.2 Business Customs in Czech Republic
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