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Home Improvement Materials and Equipment in United Kingdom
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| Title: |
Home Improvement Materials and Equipment in United Kingdom: A Strategic Entry Report, 2000 |
| Date
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1999-10-27 |
| Pages: |
103 |
| ISBN: |
0741821656 |
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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 The U.K.
1.3 Latent Demand and Accessibility in United Kingdom
2 HOME IMPROVEMENT MATERIALS AND EQUIPMENT
2.1 Latent Demand and Accessibility: Background
2.2 Latent Demand: Aspects of Interest
2.2.1 Market Profile
2.2.2 Latent Demand: Leading Segments
2.2.3 Latent Demand: Statistical Profile
2.3 Accessibility: The Structure of Competition
2.3.1 Competitive Factors
2.3.2 Latent Demand: Target Buyers
2.4 Accessibility: Key Factors
2.4.1 Import Climate
2.5 Key Contacts
2.5.1 Trade Events
2.5.2 Addresses of Leading U.K. DIY Chains
2.5.3 Addresses of Leading U.K. Wholesalers
2.5.4 Key Trade Associations
2.5.5 Key Trade Publications
3 THE ECONOMICS OF LATENT DEMAND IN UNITED KINGDOM
3.1 Executive Summary
3.2 Economic Issues in United Kingdom
3.2.1 Economic Dynamics
3.2.2 Principal Growth Sectors:
3.2.3 Government's Role in the Economy
3.2.4 Balance of Payments
3.2.5 Infrastructure
4 EXPORT ACCESSIBILITY IN UNITED KINGDOM
4.1 Executive Summary
4.2 Exporting to United Kingdom
4.2.1 Financing Options for Export and Direct Investment Strategies
4.2.2 Trade Regulations and Standards
4.2.3 Valuations on Imports
4.2.4 Import licenses
4.2.5 Export Controls
4.2.6 Import/Export Documentation Requirements
4.2.7 Temporary Entry
4.2.8 Labeling and Marking Requirements
4.2.9 Prohibited Imports
4.2.10 Standards
4.2.11 Free Trade Zones
4.2.12 Special Import Provisions
4.2.13 Membership in Free Trade Arrangements
5 DIRECT INVESTMENT ACCESSIBILITY IN UNITED KINGDOM
5.1 Executive Summary: Infrastructure
5.2 Executive Summary: Natural Resources
5.3 Executive Summary: Industry
5.4 Direct Investment in United Kingdom
5.4.1 The Overall Investment Climate
5.4.2 Right to Private Ownership and Establishment
5.4.3 Protection of Property Rights
6 MARKETING & DISTRIBUTION IN UNITED KINGDOM
6.1 Executive Summary
6.2 Marketing and Distribution in United Kingdom
6.2.1 Distribution and Sales Channels
6.2.2 Use of Agents and Distributors
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 Products
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
6.2.14 Performing Due Diligence Checks
7 HUMAN RESOURCE ASSESSMENT IN UNITED KINGDOM
7.1 Executive Summary
7.2 Human Resources in United Kingdom
7.2.1 Unionization in United Kingdom
7.2.2 Collective Bargaining in United Kingdom
7.2.3 Workweek and Minimum Wages in United Kingdom
7.2.4 Forced Labor in United Kingdom
7.2.5 Working Ages and Child Labor in United Kingdom
8 POLITICAL RISK ASSESSMENT IN UNITED KINGDOM
8.1 Executive Summary: Government
8.2 Executive Summary: Military Organization
8.3 Democracy in United Kingdom
8.4 Political Issues in United Kingdom
8.4.1 Political Relationship with the United States
8.4.2 Major Political Issues Affecting the Business Climate
8.4.3 Brief Synopsis of the Political System
9 LEGAL RISK ASSESSMENT IN UNITED KINGDOM
9.1 Executive Summary
9.2 Legal Issues in United Kingdom
9.2.1 Privacy, Search and Seizure
9.2.2 Trial Justice in United Kingdom
9.2.3 Excessive Punishment in United Kingdom
10 CULTURAL AND DEMOGRAPHIC RISKS IN UNITED KINGDOM
10.1 Executive Summary
10.2 Cultural Issues in United Kingdom
10.2.1 Racial, Ethnic and Discrimination Issues in United Kingdom
10.2.2 Women's Rights and Gender Issues in United Kingdom
10.2.3 Religion in United Kingdom
10.2.4 Fundamental Human Rights in United Kingdom
11 HISTORICAL BACKGROUND
11.1 Social and Political History
11.1.1 Historical Relations with the U.S.
11.1.2 Government
11.1.3 Political and Governmental History
11.2 Business in United Kingdom
11.2.1 Business Customs
11.2.2 Business Hours
11.2.3 Standard and Daylight Savings Time
11.2.4 Entrance Requirements and Visas
11.2.5 Local Holidays Observed
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