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Musical Instruments in Germany
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| Title: |
Musical Instruments in Germany: A Strategic Entry Report, 1996 |
| Date
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1999-07-07 |
| Pages: |
97 |
| ISBN: |
0741813408 |
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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 Germany
1.3 Latent Demand and Accessibility in Germany
2 MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS
2.1 Latent Demand and Accessibility: Background
2.2 Latent Demand: Aspects of Interest
2.2.1 Market Profile
2.2.2 Best Prospects
2.3 Accessibility: The Structure of Competition
2.3.1 Musical Instruments Manufacturers
2.3.2 Music Specialty Shops
2.3.3 Music Publishers
2.3.4 Professional Lighting & Sound Technology
2.3.5 Sound-Carriers
2.3.6 End-User Analysis
2.4 Accessibility: Key Factors
2.4.1 Contact in the United States
2.5 - KEY CONTACTS
2.5.1 Trade Publications
2.5.2 Trade Fair
3 THE ECONOMICS OF LATENT DEMAND IN GERMANY
3.1 Executive Summary
3.2 Economic Issues in Germany
3.2.1 Overview
3.2.2 Continued Expansion in 1998
3.2.3 Persistent Structural Problems
3.2.4 Economic Objectives and Policies
4 EXPORT ACCESSIBILITY IN GERMANY
4.1 Executive Summary
4.2 Exporting to Germany
4.2.1 Financing Options for Export and Direct Invesment Strategies
4.2.2 Trade regulations and standards
4.2.3 TUV and Certification Process for the "GS" and the "VDE" Licenses
4.2.4 Effect of EU Harmonization of Standards on the "GS" and "VDE" Mark
4.2.5 General Veterinary Requirements
4.2.6 Beef
4.2.7 Pork
4.2.8 Poultry
4.2.9 Dairy Products
4.2.10 Plant Health
4.2.11 Horticultural Products
4.2.12 Organic Products
4.2.13 Consumer-Ready Products
4.2.14 Packaging Disposal
5 DIRECT INVESTMENT ACCESSIBILITY IN GERMANY
5.1 Executive Summary: Infrastructure
5.2 Executive Summary: Natural Resources
5.3 Executive Summary: Industry
5.4 Direct Investment in Germany
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 Programs for All of Germany
5.4.7 Regulatory Corruption Risks
5.4.8 Corruption Risks
5.4.9 The Local Labor Market
5.4.10 Capital Market Risks
5.4.11 Currency Conversion and Transfer Risks
5.4.12 Expropriation Risks
5.4.13 Dispute Settlement Risks
5.4.14 Political Violence Risks
6 MARKETING & DISTRIBUTION IN GERMANY
6.1 Executive Summary
6.2 Marketing and Distribution in Germany
6.2.1 Marketing Strategies
6.2.2 Marketing to the New Federal States
7 HUMAN RESOURCE ASSESSMENT IN GERMANY
7.1 Executive Summary
7.2 Human Resources in Germany
7.2.1 Unionization in Germany
7.2.2 Collective Bargaining in Germany
7.2.3 Workweek and Minimum Wages in Germany
7.2.4 Forced Labor in Germany
7.2.5 Working Ages and Child Labor in Germany
8 POLITICAL RISK ASSESSMENT IN GERMANY
8.1 Executive Summary: Government
8.2 Executive Summary: Military Organization
8.3 Democracy in Germany
8.4 Political Issues in Germany
8.4.1 Overview
8.4.2 Basic Government Structure
8.4.3 Political Parties
9 LEGAL RISK ASSESSMENT IN GERMANY
9.1 Executive Summary
9.2 Legal Issues in Germany
9.2.1 Privacy, Search and Seizure
9.2.2 Trial Justice in Germany
9.2.3 Excessive Punishment in Germany
10 CULTURAL AND DEMOGRAPHIC RISKS IN GERMANY
10.1 Executive Summary
10.2 Cultural Issues in Germany
10.2.1 Racial, Ethnic and Discrimination Issues in Germany
10.2.2 Women's Rights and Gender Issues in Germany
10.2.3 Religion in Germany
10.2.4 Fundamental Human Rights in Germany
11 HISTORICAL BACKGROUND
11.1 Social and Political History
11.1.1 Overview of Key Historical Events
11.1.2 Fascism's Rise and Defeat
11.1.3 Political Developments In West Germany
11.1.4 Political Developments In East Germany
11.1.5 Inter-German Relations
11.1.6 German Unification
11.1.7 Four Power Control Ends
11.1.8 Historical Relations with the U.S.
11.2 Economic History
11.2.1 Economic Policy Risks
11.2.2 Exchange Rate Policies
11.2.3 Government Intervention
11.2.4 Government Debt
11.2.5 Barriers to Trade
11.2.6 Import licenses
11.2.7 Service Barriers
11.2.8 Standards, Testing, Labeling, and Certification
11.2.9 Government Procurement Practices
11.2.10 Customs Procedures
11.2.11 Government Subsidies and Protectionism
11.3 Business Customs in Germany
11.3.1 Business Travel
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