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Paints and Varnishes in Poland
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| Title: |
Paints and Varnishes in Poland: A Strategic Entry Report, 1997 |
| Date
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1999-04-07 |
| Pages: |
186 |
| ISBN: |
0741808552 |
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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 Poland
1.3 Latent Demand and Accessibility in Poland
2 PAINTS AND VARNISHES
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 Marketing Strategies and Business Practices
2.3.2 Accessibility: Local Production
2.3.3 Accessibility: Foreign Entrants
2.3.4 Accessibility: U.S. Presence
2.3.5 End-User Analysis
2.3.6 Construction Industry
2.3.7 Furniture Industry
2.3.8 Automotive Industry
2.4 Accessibility: Key Factors
2.4.1 Accessibility: Import Barriers
2.4.2 Customs
2.4.3 Border Tax
2.4.4 Excise Tax
2.4.5 VAT
2.4.6 Certification
2.4.7 Accessibility: Distribution Strategies
2.4.8 Accessibility: Financing Strategies/Options
2.5 Useful Contacts
2.5.1 Ministry
2.5.2 Research Institutes and Associations of Professionals
2.5.3 Accessibility: Trade Events
3 THE ECONOMICS OF LATENT DEMAND IN POLAND
3.1 Executive Summary
3.2 Economic Issues in Poland
3.2.1 Economic Fundamentals and Dynamics
3.2.2 Key Sectors
3.2.3 Government Intervention Risks
3.2.4 Trade Deficit Risks
3.2.5 Infrastructure Situation
4 EXPORT ACCESSIBILITY IN POLAND
4.1 Executive Summary
4.2 Exporting to Poland
4.2.1 The Banking System
4.2.2 Exchange Control Risks
4.2.3 Financing Export Strategies
4.2.4 How to Finance Exports/Methods of Payment
4.2.5 Types of Export Financing and Insurance Available
4.2.6 The Polish-American Enterprise Fund
4.2.7 Enterprise Credit Corporation/First Polish-American Bank S.A.
4.2.8 USDA Export Credit Guarantee Programs
4.2.9 Commercial Bank Financing
4.2.10 The World Bank
4.2.11 International Finance Corporation (IFC)
4.2.12 Trade and Development Agency
4.2.13 European Bank for Reconstruction and Development
4.2.14 List of Banks with Correspondent Banking Arrangements
4.2.15 Trade Regulations and Standards
4.2.16 Agricultural Tariffs
4.2.17 Valuations on Imports
4.2.18 Import Licenses
4.2.19 Export Control Issues
4.2.20 Documentation Required for Trade
4.2.21 Entering Temporary Imports
4.2.22 Labeling Issues
4.2.23 Prohibited Imports
4.2.24 "B" Safety Certificates
4.2.25 Local Standards
4.2.26 Other Polish Standards
4.2.27 Introducing Building Products
4.2.28 Free Trade Zone Options
4.2.29 Adherence to Free Trade Agreements
5 DIRECT INVESTMENT ACCESSIBILITY IN POLAND
5.1 Executive Summary: Infrastructure
5.2 Executive Summary: Natural Resources
5.3 Executive Summary: Industry
5.4 Direct Investment in Poland
5.4.1 General Attitude
5.4.2 Major Laws and Regulations
5.4.3 Privatization Program
5.4.4 Discrimination Against Foreign Investors
5.4.5 Rights of Ownership and Establishment
5.4.6 Competitive Equality
5.4.7 Real Property
5.4.8 Chattel/Personal Property
5.4.9 Legal System
5.4.10 Intellectual Property Rights
5.4.11 Foreign Trade Zones & Free Ports
5.4.12 The Eight Free Customs Areas
5.4.13 Special Economic Zones
5.4.14 Performance Requirements
5.4.15 Investment Tax Incentives
5.4.16 Foreign Participation in Government Financed Research
5.4.17 Visa and Work Permit Requirements
5.4.18 Discriminatory or Preferential Export/Import Policies
5.4.19 Transparent Policies
5.4.20 Competition
5.4.21 Tax, Labor, Health and Safety, and Other Laws as Impediments
5.4.22 Bureaucratic Procedures
5.4.23 Anti-Corruption Laws and Regulations
5.4.24 OECD Anti-Bribery Convention
5.4.25 Obstacle to Foreign Direct Investment
5.4.26 Cases of Corruption
5.4.27 Combating Corruption
5.4.28 Bribery of a Domestic Official
5.4.29 Bribery of a Foreign Official
5.4.30 Enforcement Agencies
5.4.31 Convictions
5.4.32 The Local Labor Market
5.4.33 Capital Markets
5.4.34 Credit Allocation
5.4.35 Access
5.4.36 Legal, Regulatory and Accounting Systems
5.4.37 Portfolio Investment
5.4.38 Banking System
5.4.39 Cross-Shareholding
5.4.40 Hostile Takeovers
5.4.41 Standards-Setting Organizations
5.4.42 Private Sector Restrictive Practices
5.4.43 Restrictions on Converting or Transferring Funds
5.4.44 Future Liberalization Plans
5.4.45 Availability of Foreign Exchange and Remittance
5.4.46 Expropriation Risks
5.4.47 Government's Handling of Investment Disputes
5.4.48 The Polish Legal System
5.4.49 International Arbitration
5.4.50 International Agreements on Dispute Resolution
5.4.51 Political Violence
5.4.52 Bilateral Investment Agreements
5.4.53 Agreements with the United States
5.4.54 Risk of Change in Value of Polish Zloty
5.4.55 Capital Outflow Restrictions
5.4.56 Investment Trends
5.4.57 Polish Investment Abroad
5.4.58 Levels of Foreign Direct Investment
6 MARKETING & DISTRIBUTION IN POLAND
6.1 Executive Summary
6.2 Marketing and Distribution in Poland
6.2.1 Regional Nature of the Market in Warsaw
6.2.2 Regional Nature of the Market in Lodz
6.2.3 Regional Nature of the Market in Poznan
6.2.4 Regional Nature of the Market in Southern Poland
6.2.5 Regional Nature of the Market in Katowice
6.2.6 Regional Nature of the Market in Wroclaw
6.2.7 Regional Nature of the Market in Krakow
6.2.8 Regional Nature of the Market in Gdansk
6.2.9 Consumer Goods Distribution
6.2.10 Industrial Goods Distribution
6.2.11 Agents/Distributors
6.2.12 Franchising Activities
6.2.13 Direct Marketing Options
6.2.14 Joint Venture and Licensing Options
6.2.15 Creating a Sales Office
6.2.16 Selling Strategies
6.2.17 Advertising Options
6.2.18 Pricing a Product
6.2.19 Supplying Customer Service
6.2.20 Public Sector Marketing
6.2.21 Intellectual Property Risks
6.2.22 Patents
6.2.23 Trademarks
6.2.24 Copyrights
6.2.25 Trade Secrets
6.2.26 Hiring Local Counsel
7 HUMAN RESOURCE ASSESSMENT IN POLAND
7.1 Executive Summary
7.2 Human Resources in Poland
7.2.1 Unionization in Poland
7.2.2 Collective Bargaining in Poland
7.2.3 Workweek and Minimum Wages in Poland
7.2.4 Forced Labor in Poland
7.2.5 Working Ages and Child Labor in Poland
8 POLITICAL RISK ASSESSMENT IN POLAND
8.1 Executive Summary: Government
8.2 Executive Summary: Military Organization
8.3 Democracy in Poland
8.4 Political Issues in Poland
8.4.1 Economic Relationship with the United States
8.4.2 Politics and the Business Environment
8.4.3 Brief Synopsis of the Political System
8.4.4 Solidarity's Electoral Action (AWS)
8.4.5 Democratic Left Alliance (SLD)
8.4.6 Union of Freedom (UW)
8.4.7 Polish Peasant Party (PSL)
8.4.8 Movement for the Reconstruction of Poland (ROP)
8.4.9 Union of Labor (UP)
9 LEGAL RISK ASSESSMENT IN POLAND
9.1 Executive Summary
9.2 Legal Issues in Poland
9.2.1 Privacy, Search and Seizure
9.2.2 Trial Justice in Poland
9.2.3 Excessive Punishment in Poland
10 CULTURAL AND DEMOGRAPHIC RISKS IN POLAND
10.1 Executive Summary
10.2 Cultural Issues in Poland
10.2.1 Racial, Ethnic and Discrimination Issues in Poland
10.2.2 Women's Rights and Gender Issues in Poland
10.2.3 Religion in Poland
10.2.4 Fundamental Human Rights in Poland
11 HISTORICAL BACKGROUND
11.1 Social and Political History
11.1.1 Overview of Key Historical Events
11.1.2 Communist Party Domination
11.1.3 The Solidarity Movement
11.1.4 Roundtable Talks and Elections
11.1.5 Poland in the 1990s
11.1.6 Political and Governmental History
11.1.7 The Role of the Military
11.1.8 Economic History
11.1.9 Agriculture
11.1.10 Industry
11.1.11 Economic Reform Program
11.1.12 Foreign Trade
11.1.13 Historic International Relations
11.1.14 Historical Relations with the U.S.
11.2 Economic History
11.2.1 Introduction
11.2.2 Government Priorities
11.2.3 Fiscal Policy
11.2.4 Monetary Policy
11.2.5 Exchange Rate Policies
11.2.6 Prices
11.2.7 Taxes
11.2.8 Regulatory Policies
11.2.9 Government Debt
11.2.10 Aid
11.2.11 Import Licenses
11.2.12 Services Barriers
11.2.13 Standards, Testing, Labeling, and Certification
11.2.14 Investment Barriers
11.2.15 Government Procurement Practices
11.2.16 Customs Procedures
11.2.17 Export Subsidies Policies
11.3 Business Customs in Poland
11.3.1 Local Business Practices
11.3.2 Travel Issues
11.3.3 Local Holidays Observed
11.3.4 Infrastructure for Conducting Business
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