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Signal Generators in Taiwan

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Signal Generators in Taiwan: A Strategic Entry Report, 1996

Date Published: 1999-07-07
Pages: 119
ISBN: 0741812924
   
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 Taiwan
        1.3 Latent Demand and Accessibility in Taiwan
2 SIGNAL GENERATORS
        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 Best Sales Prospects
        2.3 Accessibility: The Structure of Competition
        2.3.1 Competitive Factors
        2.3.2 Domestic Production
        2.3.3 Third-Country Imports
        2.3.4 U.S. Market Position
        2.3.5 End-User Analysis
        2.4 Accessibility: Key Factors
        2.4.1 Import Climate
        2.4.2 Distribution/Business Practices
        2.4.3 Financing
        2.5 Key Contacts
        2.5.1 Public Organizations
        2.5.2 R&D Institutes
        2.5.3 Useful Contacts: Trade Organizations
        2.5.4 Local Agents/Distributors
        2.5.5 Trade Promotion Opportunities
3 THE ECONOMICS OF LATENT DEMAND IN TAIWAN
        3.1 Executive Summary
        3.2 Economic Issues in Taiwan
        3.2.1 Economic Dynamics
        3.2.2 Dynamic Markets
        3.2.3 Public Role in the Economy
        3.2.4 Trade Deficit Risks
        3.2.5 Quality of Infrastructure
        3.2.6 Political Risks
4 EXPORT ACCESSIBILITY IN TAIWAN
        4.1 Executive Summary
        4.2 Exporting to Taiwan
        4.2.1 The Banking System
        4.2.2 Foreign-Exchange Controls
        4.2.3 Financing Availability
        4.2.4 Payment Methods
        4.2.5 Financing Projects
        4.2.6 Tariffs and Import Taxes
        4.2.7 Valuations on Imports
        4.2.8 Import Licensing and Other Restrictions
        4.2.9 Medical Devices
        4.2.10 Pharmaceuticals
        4.2.11 Controls on Exports
        4.2.12 Documentation Required for Trade
        4.2.13 Entering Temporary Imports
        4.2.14 Labeling Issues
        4.2.15 Restrictions on Imports
        4.2.16 Standards, Testing, Labeling, and Certification
        4.2.17 Government Procurement
        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 TAIWAN
        5.1 Executive Summary: Infrastructure
        5.2 Executive Summary: Natural Resources
        5.3 Executive Summary: Industry
        5.4 Direct Investment in Taiwan
        5.4.1 The Overall Investment Climate
        5.4.2 Attitudes Toward Foreign Direct Investment
        5.4.3 Private Ownership Risks
        5.4.4 Protecting Property
        5.4.5 Direct Investment Incentives and Requirements
        5.4.6 Regulatory Corruption Risks
        5.4.7 Corruption Risks
        5.4.8 The Local Labor Market
        5.4.9 Capital Market Risks
        5.4.10 Currency Conversion and Transfer Risks
        5.4.11 Expropriation Risks
        5.4.12 Dispute Settlement Risks
        5.4.13 Political Violence Risks
        5.4.14 Key Bilateral Investment Agreements
        5.4.15 Foreign-Direct-Investment Statistics
6 MARKETING & DISTRIBUTION IN TAIWAN
        6.1 Executive Summary
        6.2 Marketing and Distribution in Taiwan
        6.2.1 Marketing Strategies
        6.2.2 Sales Channels
        6.2.3 Pricing Issues
        6.2.4 Market Exposure
        6.2.5 Essential Tips for Entering the Consumer-Goods Market
        6.2.6 Department Stores
        6.2.7 Specialty Chain Stores
        6.2.8 Hypermarkets and Supermarkets
        6.2.9 Convenience Stores
        6.2.10 Franchising
        6.2.11 Direct Marketing
        6.2.12 Public Sector Marketing
7 HUMAN RESOURCE ASSESSMENT IN TAIWAN
        7.1 Executive Summary
        7.2 Human Resources in Taiwan
        7.2.1 Unionization in Taiwan
        7.2.2 Collective Bargaining in Taiwan
        7.2.3 Workweek and Minimum Wages in Taiwan
        7.2.4 Forced Labor in Taiwan
        7.2.5 Working Ages and Child Labor in Taiwan
8 POLITICAL RISK ASSESSMENT IN TAIWAN
        8.1 Executive Summary: Government
        8.2 Executive Summary: Military Organization
        8.3 Democracy in Taiwan
        8.4 Political Issues in Taiwan
9 LEGAL RISK ASSESSMENT IN TAIWAN
        9.1 Executive Summary
        9.2 Legal Issues in Taiwan
        9.2.1 Privacy, Search and Seizure
        9.2.2 Trial Justice in Taiwan
        9.2.3 Excessive Punishment in Taiwan
10 CULTURAL AND DEMOGRAPHIC RISKS IN TAIWAN
        10.1 Executive Summary
        10.2 Cultural Issues in Taiwan
        10.2.1 Racial, Ethnic and Discrimination Issues in Taiwan
        10.2.2 Women's Rights and Gender Issues in Taiwan
        10.2.3 Religion in Taiwan
        10.2.4 Fundamental Human Rights in Taiwan
11 HISTORICAL BACKGROUND
        11.1 Social and Political History
        11.1.1 The U.S. And Taiwan
        11.1.2 Administration
        11.1.3 National Assembly
        11.1.4 Political and Governmental History
        11.2 Business Customs in Taiwan
        11.2.1 Local Business Practices
        11.2.2 Travel Issues
        11.2.3 Local Holidays Observed
        11.2.4 Language
        11.2.5 Health Information
        11.2.6 Food
 

 

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