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Electro-Medical Apparatus in Austria
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| Title: |
Electro-Medical Apparatus in Austria: A Strategic Entry Report, 1996 |
| Date
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1999-07-07 |
| Pages: |
102 |
| ISBN: |
0741813017 |
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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 Austria
1.3 Latent Demand and Accessibility in Austria
2 ELECTRO-MEDICAL APPARATUS
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 End-User Analysis
2.4 Accessibility: Key Factors
2.4.1 Import Climate
2.4.2 Purchasing Policy of Austrian Hospitals
2.4.3 Financing and Payment Practices
2.4.4 Testing and Certification of Electro-Medical Products
2.5 Key Contacts
2.5.1 Key Industry Associations
2.5.2 Leading Austrian Importers/Distributors of Medical Equipment
2.5.3 Trade Press
2.5.4 Accessibility: Trade Events
3 THE ECONOMICS OF LATENT DEMAND IN AUSTRIA
3.1 Executive Summary
3.2 Economic Issues in Austria
3.2.1 Fundamental Dynamics
4 EXPORT ACCESSIBILITY IN AUSTRIA
4.1 Executive Summary
4.2 Exporting to Austria
4.2.1 Synopsis of Banking System
4.2.2 Exchange Control Risks
4.2.3 General Financing Availability
4.2.4 How to Finance Exports/Methods of Payment
4.2.5 Project Financing
4.2.6 Customs Barriers
4.2.7 Valuations on Imports
4.2.8 Licenses Required for Imports
4.2.9 Controls on Exports
4.2.10 Documentation Required for Trade
4.2.11 Entering Temporary Imports
4.2.12 Labeling Issues
4.2.13 Restrictions on Imports
4.2.14 Product Standards
4.2.15 National Standards
4.2.16 EU Standards and Harmonization
4.2.17 Free Trade Zone Options
4.2.18 Additional Trade Issues
4.2.19 Adherence to Free Trade Agreements
5 DIRECT INVESTMENT ACCESSIBILITY IN AUSTRIA
5.1 Executive Summary: Infrastructure
5.2 Executive Summary: Natural Resources
5.3 Executive Summary: Industry
5.4 Direct Investment in Austria
5.4.1 Attitudes Toward Foreign Direct Investment
5.4.2 Acquisitions, Mergers, Takeovers, Cartels
5.4.3 Screening Mechanisms
5.4.4 Privatization
5.4.5 Treatment of Foreign Investors
5.4.6 Investment Incentives
5.4.7 Conversion and Transfer Policies
5.4.8 Expropriation Risks
5.4.9 Dispute Settlement Risks
5.4.10 Performance Requirements/Incentives
5.4.11 Private Property Risks
5.4.12 Property Rights Risks
5.4.13 Transparency of the Regulatory System
5.4.14 Efficient Capital Markets and Portfolio Investment
5.4.15 Political Violence Risks
5.4.16 Corruption Risks
5.4.17 Bilateral Investment Agreements
5.4.18 The Local Labor Market
5.4.19 Foreign Trade Zones & Free Ports
6 MARKETING & DISTRIBUTION IN AUSTRIA
6.1 Executive Summary
6.2 Marketing and Distribution in Austria
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 Print Media
6.2.10 Broadcast Media
6.2.11 Other Advertising Venues
6.2.12 Truth in Advertising
6.2.13 Trade Promotion
6.2.14 Retail Trends
6.2.15 Pricing Products
6.2.16 Sales Service/Customer Support
6.2.17 Selling to the Government
6.2.18 Protecting Your Product from IPR Infringement
7 HUMAN RESOURCE ASSESSMENT IN AUSTRIA
7.1 Executive Summary
7.2 Human Resources in Austria
7.2.1 Unionization in Austria
7.2.2 Collective Bargaining in Austria
7.2.3 Workweek and Minimum Wages in Austria
7.2.4 Forced Labor in Austria
7.2.5 Working Ages and Child Labor in Austria
8 POLITICAL RISK ASSESSMENT IN AUSTRIA
8.1 Executive Summary: Government
8.2 Executive Summary: Military Organization
8.3 Democracy in Austria
8.4 Political Issues in Austria
8.4.1 Nature of Political Relationship with the U.S.
8.4.2 Major Political Issues Affecting the Business
8.4.3 The Political System
9 LEGAL RISK ASSESSMENT IN AUSTRIA
9.1 Executive Summary
9.2 Legal Issues in Austria
9.2.1 Privacy, Search and Seizure
9.2.2 Trial Justice in Austria
9.2.3 Excessive Punishment in Austria
10 CULTURAL AND DEMOGRAPHIC RISKS IN AUSTRIA
10.1 Executive Summary
10.2 Cultural Issues in Austria
10.2.1 Racial, Ethnic and Discrimination Issues in Austria
10.2.2 Women's Rights and Gender Issues in Austria
10.2.3 Religion in Austria
10.2.4 Fundamental Human Rights in Austria
11 HISTORICAL BACKGROUND
11.1 Social and Political History
11.1.1 Overview of Key Historical Events
11.1.2 Government
11.1.3 Political and Governmental History
11.1.4 Historic International Relations
11.1.5 U.S.-Austrian Relations
11.2 Economic History
11.2.1 Exchange Rate Policies
11.2.2 Government Intervention
11.2.3 Government Debt
11.2.4 Government Subsidies and Protectionism
11.3 Business Customs in Austria
11.3.1 Local Business Practices
11.3.2 Travel Issues
11.3.3 Holidays
11.3.4 Transportation
11.3.5 Language & Communications
11.3.6 Accommodations and Food
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