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Medical Equipment in Slovakia
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| Title: |
Medical Equipment in Slovakia: A Strategic Entry Report, 1998 |
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1999-05-03 |
| Pages: |
94 |
| ISBN: |
0741805103 |
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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 Slovakia
1.3 Latent Demand and Accessibility in Slovakia
2 MEDICAL EQUIPMENT
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 Competitive Factors
2.3.2 Target Buyers
2.4 Accessibility: Key Factors
2.5 Useful Contacts
2.5.1 Trade Events
3 THE ECONOMICS OF LATENT DEMAND IN SLOVAKIA
3.1 Executive Summary
3.2 Economic Issues in Slovakia
3.2.1 Fundamental Dynamics
3.2.2 Dynamic Markets
3.2.3 Government Intervention Risks
3.2.4 Trade Deficit Risks
3.2.5 Highways
3.2.6 Railways
3.2.7 Air
3.2.8 Telecommunications
3.2.9 Utilities
4 EXPORT ACCESSIBILITY IN SLOVAKIA
4.1 Executive Summary
4.2 Exporting to Slovakia
4.2.1 The Banking System
4.2.2 Exchange Control Risks
4.2.3 Financing Export Strategies
4.2.4 Project Financing
4.2.5 Trade Barrier Risks
4.2.6 Valuations on Imports
4.2.7 Licenses Required for Imports
4.2.8 Controls on Exports
4.2.9 Documentation Required for Trade
4.2.10 Entering Temporary Imports
4.2.11 Labeling Issues
4.2.12 Restrictions on Imports
4.2.13 Local Standards
4.2.14 Free Trade Zone Options
4.2.15 Additional Trade Issues
4.2.16 Adherence to Free Trade Agreements
5 DIRECT INVESTMENT ACCESSIBILITY IN SLOVAKIA
5.1 Executive Summary: Infrastructure
5.2 Executive Summary: Natural Resources
5.3 Executive Summary: Industry
5.4 Direct Investment in Slovakia
5.4.1 Attitudes Toward Foreign Direct Investment
5.4.2 Conversion and Transfer Policies
5.4.3 Expropriation Risks
5.4.4 Dispute Settlement Risks
5.4.5 Political Violence Risks
5.4.6 Investment Requirements & Incentives
5.4.7 Private Property Risks
5.4.8 Property Rights Risks
5.4.9 Regulatory Laws, Procedures and Risks
5.4.10 Bilateral Investment Agreements
5.4.11 The Local Labor Market
5.4.12 Foreign Trade Zones & Free Ports
5.4.13 Capital Outflow Restrictions
5.4.14 Large Investors
6 MARKETING & DISTRIBUTION IN SLOVAKIA
6.1 Executive Summary
6.2 Marketing and Distribution in Slovakia
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 Pricing Issues
6.2.10 Supplying Customer Service
6.2.11 Public Sector Marketing
6.2.12 Intellectual Property Risks
6.2.13 Hiring Local Counsel
7 HUMAN RESOURCE ASSESSMENT IN SLOVAKIA
7.1 Executive Summary
7.2 Human Resources in Slovakia
7.2.1 Unionization in Slovakia
7.2.2 Collective Bargaining in Slovakia
7.2.3 Workweek and Minimum Wages in Slovakia
7.2.4 Forced Labor in Slovakia
7.2.5 Working Ages and Child Labor in Slovakia
8 POLITICAL RISK ASSESSMENT IN SLOVAKIA
8.1 Executive Summary: Government
8.2 Executive Summary: Military Organization
8.3 Democracy in Slovakia
8.4 Political Issues in Slovakia
8.4.1 Economic Relationship with the United States
8.4.2 Politics and the Business Environment
8.4.3 Brief Synopsis of Political System & Political Parties
9 LEGAL RISK ASSESSMENT IN SLOVAKIA
9.1 Executive Summary
9.2 Legal Issues in Slovakia
9.2.1 Privacy, Search and Seizure
9.2.2 Trial Justice in Slovakia
9.2.3 Excessive Punishment in Slovakia
10 CULTURAL AND DEMOGRAPHIC RISKS IN SLOVAKIA
10.1 Executive Summary
10.2 Cultural Issues in Slovakia
10.2.1 Racial, Ethnic and Discrimination Issues in Slovakia
10.2.2 Women's Rights and Gender Issues in Slovakia
10.2.3 Religion in Slovakia
10.2.4 Fundamental Human Rights in Slovakia
11 HISTORICAL BACKGROUND
11.1 Social and Political History
11.1.1 Overview of Key Historical Events
11.1.2 Economic History
11.1.3 Historic International Relations
11.1.4 U.S.-Slovak Relations
11.2 Business Customs in Slovakia
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