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Do-It-Yourself Products in Ireland
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| Title: |
Do-It-Yourself Products in Ireland: A Strategic Entry Report, 1999 |
| Date
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1999-10-04 |
| Pages: |
122 |
| ISBN: |
0741818353 |
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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 Ireland
1.3 Latent Demand and Accessibility in Ireland
2 DO-IT-YOURSELF PRODUCTS
2.1 Latent Demand and Accessibility: Background
2.2 Latent Demand: Aspects of Interest
2.2.1 Market Value
2.2.2 Retail Outlets
2.2.3 Superstores
2.2.4 Factors Influencing Demand for DIY Products
2.2.5 Housewares Market
2.2.6 Cookware Market
2.2.7 Electrical Appliance Market
2.2.8 Paint Market
2.2.9 Adhesives and Sealants Market
2.2.10 Wallpaper and Accessories Market
2.2.11 Wood Products Market
2.2.12 Hand Tools Market
2.2.13 Power Tool Market
2.2.14 Nuts and Bolts Market
2.2.15 Plumbing and Accessories Market
2.2.16 Latent Demand: Leading Segments
2.2.17 Hand Tools
2.2.18 Security Products
2.2.19 Safety Products
2.3 Accessibility: The Structure of Competition
2.3.1 Marketing Strategy
2.3.2 End-User Analysis
2.3.3 The Irish Economy
2.3.4 Level of Home Ownership
2.3.5 Population and Structure
2.4 Accessibility: Key Factors
2.4.1 Accessibility: Distribution Strategies
2.4.2 Size of Retail Outlets/Superstores
2.4.3 Accessibility: Trade Events
2.4.4 Conclusions
2.5 Useful Contacts
2.5.1 Useful Contacts: Trade Organizations
2.5.2 Retail Outlets
2.5.3 Do-It-Yourself Materials Suppliers
2.5.4 Useful Contacts: Publications
2.5.5 Accessibility: Trade Events
3 THE ECONOMICS OF LATENT DEMAND IN IRELAND
3.1 Executive Summary
3.2 Economic Issues in Ireland
3.2.1 Economic Fundamentals and Dynamics
3.2.2 Manufacturing
3.2.3 Services
3.2.4 Agriculture
3.2.5 Government Intervention Risks
3.2.6 Ireland and the EU
3.2.7 Privatization
3.2.8 Balance of Payments Issues
3.2.9 Infrastructure Development
3.2.10 Major Infrastructure Projects
4 EXPORT ACCESSIBILITY IN IRELAND
4.1 Executive Summary
4.2 Exporting to Ireland
4.2.1 Introduction
4.2.2 The Central Bank
4.2.3 Commercial Banks
4.2.4 Foreign Exchange Regulations
4.2.5 Financing Export Strategies
4.2.6 Relationship with Banking System
4.2.7 Financing Options
4.2.8 Investment in Ireland
4.2.9 Import/Export Regulation Risks
4.2.10 Trade Barrier Risks
4.2.11 Import Duties
4.2.12 Quotations
4.2.13 Goods in Transit
4.2.14 Trade Zones & Free Ports
4.2.15 Warehousing
4.2.16 Inwards and Outwards Processing
4.2.17 Samples and Advertising Materials
4.2.18 Carnets
4.2.19 Advance Rulings from Irish Customs
4.2.20 Value-Added Tax
4.2.21 Excise Taxes
4.2.22 Shipping Documents
4.2.23 Marking and Labeling Requirements
4.2.24 Licenses Required for Imports
4.2.25 Technical Standards
4.2.26 EU Standards
4.2.27 Assistance on Standards
4.2.28 Weights and Measures
4.2.29 Controls on Exports
5 DIRECT INVESTMENT ACCESSIBILITY IN IRELAND
5.1 Executive Summary: Infrastructure
5.2 Executive Summary: Natural Resources
5.3 Executive Summary: Industry
5.4 Direct Investment in Ireland
5.4.1 Attitudes Toward Foreign Direct Investment
5.4.2 Major Laws of Foreign Investment
5.4.3 Discriminatory Practices
5.4.4 Screening
5.4.5 Currency Conversion and Transfer Risks
5.4.6 Expropriation Risks
5.4.7 Dispute Settlement Risks
5.4.8 Direct Investment Incentives and Requirements
5.4.9 Private Ownership Risks
5.4.10 Real Property
5.4.11 Intellectual Property Rights
5.4.12 Regulatory Corruption Risks
5.4.13 Capital Market Risks
5.4.14 Political Violence Risks
5.4.15 Corruption Risks
5.4.16 Key Bilateral Investment Agreements
5.4.17 The Local Labor Market
5.4.18 Trade Zones & Free Ports
5.4.19 Foreign Direct Investment Statistics
6 MARKETING & DISTRIBUTION IN IRELAND
6.1 Executive Summary
6.2 Marketing and Distribution in Ireland
6.2.1 Introduction
6.2.2 Distribution Channel Options
6.2.3 Appointing an Agent or Distributor
6.2.4 EU Legislation on Agents
6.2.5 Finding a Partner
6.2.6 Wholesale and Retail Channels
6.2.7 Franchising Activities
6.2.8 Direct Marketing Options
6.2.9 Joint Venture and Licensing Options
6.2.10 Advertising Options
6.2.11 Trade Fairs
6.2.12 Public Sector Marketing
6.2.13 Registration of Patents, Trademarks, and Designs
6.2.14 Copyrights
6.2.15 Local Counsel Requirements
7 HUMAN RESOURCE ASSESSMENT IN IRELAND
7.1 Executive Summary
7.2 Human Resources in Ireland
7.2.1 Unionization in Ireland
7.2.2 Collective Bargaining in Ireland
7.2.3 Workweek and Minimum Wages in Ireland
7.2.4 Forced Labor in Ireland
7.2.5 Working Ages and Child Labor in Ireland
8 POLITICAL RISK ASSESSMENT IN IRELAND
8.1 Executive Summary: Government
8.2 Executive Summary: Military Organization
8.3 Democracy in Ireland
8.4 Political Issues in Ireland
8.4.1 Ireland's Bilateral Relationship with the United States
8.4.2 Politics and the Business Environment
8.4.3 The Political System
8.4.4 Orientation of Parties in the Dail
8.4.5 Sinn Fein
9 LEGAL RISK ASSESSMENT IN IRELAND
9.1 Executive Summary
9.2 Legal Issues in Ireland
9.2.1 Privacy, Search and Seizure
9.2.2 Trial Justice in Ireland
9.2.3 Excessive Punishment in Ireland
10 CULTURAL AND DEMOGRAPHIC RISKS IN IRELAND
10.1 Executive Summary
10.2 Cultural Issues in Ireland
10.2.1 Racial, Ethnic and Discrimination Issues in Ireland
10.2.2 Women's Rights and Gender Issues in Ireland
10.2.3 Religion in Ireland
10.2.4 Fundamental Human Rights in Ireland
11 HISTORICAL BACKGROUND
11.1 Social and Political History
11.1.1 Historical Relations with the U.S.
11.1.2 Overview of Irish History
11.1.3 Northern Ireland
11.2 Business Customs in Ireland
11.2.1 Business Courtesy
11.2.2 Business Hours
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