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Air Traffic Control Services in United Kingdom

Title:

Air Traffic Control Services in United Kingdom: A Strategic Entry Report, 1996

Date Published: 1999-07-07
Pages: 104
ISBN: 0741806363
   
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.

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 The U.K.
        1.3 Latent Demand and Accessibility in United Kingdom
2 AIR TRAFFIC CONTROL SERVICES
        2.1 Latent Demand and Accessibility: Background
        2.2 Latent Demand: Aspects of Interest
        2.2.1 Market Profile
        2.3 Accessibility: The Structure of Competition
        2.3.1 Competitive Factors
        2.3.2 End-User Analysis
        2.4 Accessibility: Key Factors
        2.4.1 Import Climate
        2.5 Useful Contacts
        2.5.1 Associations
        2.5.2 Publications
        2.5.3 U.K. Government Contacts
        2.5.4 Conferences and Trade Promotion Opportunities
        2.5.5 Selected Airports in the United Kingdom
3 THE ECONOMICS OF LATENT DEMAND IN UNITED KINGDOM
        3.1 Executive Summary
        3.2 Economic Issues in United Kingdom
        3.2.1 Economic Dynamics
        3.2.2 Principal Growth Sectors:
        3.2.3 Government's Role in the Economy
        3.2.4 Balance of Payments
        3.2.5 Infrastructure
4 EXPORT ACCESSIBILITY IN UNITED KINGDOM
        4.1 Executive Summary
        4.2 Exporting to United Kingdom
        4.2.1 Financing Options for Export and Direct Investment Strategies
        4.2.2 Trade Regulations and Standards
        4.2.3 Valuations on Imports
        4.2.4 Import licenses
        4.2.5 Export Controls
        4.2.6 Import/Export Documentation Requirements
        4.2.7 Temporary Entry
        4.2.8 Labeling and Marking Requirements
        4.2.9 Prohibited Imports
        4.2.10 Standards
        4.2.11 Free Trade Zones
        4.2.12 Special Import Provisions
        4.2.13 Membership in Free Trade Arrangements
5 DIRECT INVESTMENT ACCESSIBILITY IN UNITED KINGDOM
        5.1 Executive Summary: Infrastructure
        5.2 Executive Summary: Natural Resources
        5.3 Executive Summary: Industry
        5.4 Direct Investment in United Kingdom
        5.4.1 The Overall Investment Climate
        5.4.2 Right to Private Ownership and Establishment
        5.4.3 Protection of Property Rights
6 MARKETING & DISTRIBUTION IN UNITED KINGDOM
        6.1 Executive Summary
        6.2 Marketing and Distribution in United Kingdom
        6.2.1 Distribution and Sales Channels
        6.2.2 Use of Agents and Distributors
        6.2.3 Franchising
        6.2.4 Direct Marketing
        6.2.5 Joint-Ventures/Licensing
        6.2.6 Steps to Establishing an Office
        6.2.7 Selling Factors/Techniques
        6.2.8 Advertising and Trade Promotion
        6.2.9 Pricing Products
        6.2.10 Sales Service/Customer Support
        6.2.11 Selling to the Government
        6.2.12 Protecting Your Product from IPR Infringement
        6.2.13 Need for a local attorney
        6.2.14 Performing Due Diligence Checks
7 HUMAN RESOURCE ASSESSMENT IN UNITED KINGDOM
        7.1 Executive Summary
        7.2 Human Resources in United Kingdom
        7.2.1 Unionization in United Kingdom
        7.2.2 Collective Bargaining in United Kingdom
        7.2.3 Workweek and Minimum Wages in United Kingdom
        7.2.4 Forced Labor in United Kingdom
        7.2.5 Working Ages and Child Labor in United Kingdom
8 POLITICAL RISK ASSESSMENT IN UNITED KINGDOM
        8.1 Executive Summary: Government
        8.2 Executive Summary: Military Organization
        8.3 Democracy in United Kingdom
        8.4 Political Issues in United Kingdom
        8.4.1 Political Relationship with the United States
        8.4.2 Major Political Issues Affecting the Business Climate
        8.4.3 Brief Synopsis of the Political System
9 LEGAL RISK ASSESSMENT IN UNITED KINGDOM
        9.1 Executive Summary
        9.2 Legal Issues in United Kingdom
        9.2.1 Privacy, Search and Seizure
        9.2.2 Trial Justice in United Kingdom
        9.2.3 Excessive Punishment in United Kingdom
10 CULTURAL AND DEMOGRAPHIC RISKS IN UNITED KINGDOM
        10.1 Executive Summary
        10.2 Cultural Issues in United Kingdom
        10.2.1 Racial, Ethnic and Discrimination Issues in United Kingdom
        10.2.2 Women's Rights and Gender Issues in United Kingdom
        10.2.3 Religion in United Kingdom
        10.2.4 Fundamental Human Rights in United Kingdom
11 HISTORICAL BACKGROUND
        11.1 Social and Political History
        11.1.1 Historical Relations with the U.S.
        11.1.2 Government
        11.1.3 Political and Governmental History
        11.2 Business in United Kingdom
        11.2.1 Business Customs
        11.2.2 Business Hours
        11.2.3 Standard and Daylight Savings Time
        11.2.4 Entrance Requirements and Visas
        11.2.5 Local Holidays Observed
 

 

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