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Internet Services in Denmark
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| Title: |
Internet Services in Denmark: A Strategic Entry Report, 1999 |
| Date
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1999-10-04 |
| Pages: |
96 |
| ISBN: |
0741818787 |
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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 Denmark 1.3 Latent Demand and Accessibility in Denmark 2 INTERNET SERVICES 2.1 Latent Demand and Accessibility: Background 2.2 Latent Demand: Aspects of Interest 2.2.1 Market Profile 2.2.2 Telecommunications Infrastructure 2.3 Accessibility: The Structure of Competition 2.3.1 Major Suppliers 2.3.2 Internet Subscriptions 2.3.3 Trends and Developments 2.3.4 Services and Successful Providers 2.3.5 Country Preferences/Local Presence 2.4 Accessibility: Key Factors 2.4.1 Market Presence 2.4.2 End-User Analysis 2.4.3 Regulatory Environment 2.5 Key CONTACTS 2.5.1 Dominant Service Providers 2.5.2 Trade Associations 2.5.3 Trade Show 2.5.4 Magazines 2.5.5 Key Government Agencies and Organizations 2.5.6 Law Firms Specializing in Internet Issues 3 THE ECONOMICS OF LATENT DEMAND IN DENMARK 3.1 Executive Summary 3.2 Economic Issues in Denmark 3.2.1 Economic Fundamentals and Dynamics 3.2.2 Principal Growth Sectors 3.2.3 Government Role in the Economy 3.2.4 Balance of Payments Situation 4 EXPORT ACCESSIBILITY IN DENMARK 4.1 Executive Summary 4.2 Exporting to Denmark 4.2.1 Brief Description of The Banking System 4.2.2 Foreign Exchange Controls Affecting Trading 4.2.3 General Financing Availability 4.2.4 How to Finance Exports/Methods of Payment 4.2.5 Types of Available Export Financing 4.2.6 Project Financing Available 4.2.7 List of Banks with Corresponding U.S. Banking Arrangements 4.2.8 Trade Barriers, Tariffs, Import Taxes 4.2.9 Customs Valuation 4.2.10 Import Licenses 4.2.11 Export Controls 4.2.12 Import/Export Documentation 4.2.13 Temporary Entry 4.2.14 Labeling, Marking Requirements 4.2.15 Labeling of Food Products 4.2.16 Consumer-Ready Food Products 4.2.17 Bar Codes 4.2.18 Single Market Program 4.2.19 Additives 4.2.20 Membership in Free Trade Arrangements 5 DIRECT INVESTMENT ACCESSIBILITY IN DENMARK 5.1 Executive Summary: Infrastructure 5.2 Executive Summary: Natural Resources 5.3 Executive Summary: Industry 5.4 Direct Investment in Denmark 5.4.1 Openness to Foreign Investment 5.4.2 Conversion and Transfer Policies 5.4.3 Expropriation and Compensation 5.4.4 Dispute Settlement 5.4.5 Performance Requirements/Incentives 5.4.6 Right to Private Ownership and Establishment 5.4.7 Protection of Property Rights 5.4.8 Patents 5.4.9 Copyrights 5.4.10 Trademarks 5.4.11 Trade Secrets 5.4.12 Semiconductor Chip Layout Design 5.4.13 Transparency of the Regulatory System 5.4.14 Efficient Capital Markets and Portfolio Investment 5.4.15 Political Violence 5.4.16 Corruption 5.4.17 Bilateral Investment Agreements 5.4.18 Labor 5.4.19 Foreign Trade Zones/Free Ports 5.4.20 Capital Outflow Policy 5.4.21 Foreign Direct Investment Statistics 5.4.22 Major Foreign Investors 6 MARKETING & DISTRIBUTION IN DENMARK 6.1 Executive Summary 6.2 Marketing and Distribution in Denmark 6.2.1 Distribution and Sales Channels 6.2.2 Use of Agents/Distributors, Finding a Partner 6.2.3 Franchising 6.2.4 Direct Marketing 6.2.5 Joint Ventures/Licensing 6.2.6 Steps to Establishing an Office 6.2.7 Selling Factors/Techniques 6.2.8 Advertising and Trade Promotion 6.2.9 Pricing a Product 6.2.10 Sales Service/Customer Support 6.2.11 Selling to the Government 6.2.12 Protecting Your Product from IPR Infringement 6.2.13 Need for a Local Attorney 7 HUMAN RESOURCE ASSESSMENT IN DENMARK 7.1 Executive Summary 7.2 Human Resources in Denmark 7.2.1 Unionization in Denmark 7.2.2 Collective Bargaining in Denmark 7.2.3 Workweek and Minimum Wages in Denmark 7.2.4 Forced Labor in Denmark 7.2.5 Working Ages and Child Labor in Denmark 8 POLITICAL RISK ASSESSMENT IN DENMARK 8.1 Executive Summary: Government 8.2 Executive Summary: Military Organization 8.3 Democracy in Denmark 8.4 Political Issues in Denmark 8.4.1 Nature of the Bilateral Relationship with the United States 8.4.2 Major Political Issues Affecting the Business Climate 8.4.3 Brief Synopsis of Political System 9 LEGAL RISK ASSESSMENT IN DENMARK 9.1 Executive Summary 9.2 Legal Issues in Denmark 9.2.1 Privacy, Search and Seizure 9.2.2 Trial Justice in Denmark 9.2.3 Excessive Punishment in Denmark 10 CULTURAL AND DEMOGRAPHIC RISKS IN DENMARK 10.1 Executive Summary 10.2 Cultural Issues in Denmark 10.2.1 Women's Rights and Gender Issues in Denmark 10.2.2 Religion in Denmark 10.2.3 Fundamental Human Rights in Denmark 11 HISTORICAL BACKGROUND 11.1 Social and Political History 11.1.1 Social History 11.1.2 Cultural History 11.1.3 Government 11.1.4 The Role of the Military 11.1.5 Greenland and the Faroe Islands 11.1.6 Historic International Relations 11.1.7 Historical Relations with the U.S. 11.2 Economic History 11.2.1 Economic Policy Risks 11.2.2 Exchange Rate Policy 11.2.3 Government Intervention 11.2.4 Government Debt 11.3 Business Customs in Denmark 11.3.1 Business Customs 11.3.2 Holidays (1999) 11.3.3 Business Infrastructure 11.3.4 Housing
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