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Air Pollution Control Equipment in Austria

Title:

Air Pollution Control Equipment in Austria: A Strategic Entry Report, 2000

Date Published: 1999-10-29
Pages: 100
ISBN: 0741822024
   
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.

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 AIR POLLUTION CONTROL EQUIPMENT
        2.1 Latent Demand and Accessibility: Background
        2.2 Latent Demand: Aspects of Interest
        2.2.1 Market Profiles
        2.3 Accessibility: The Structure of Competition
        2.3.1 Marketing Strategy
        2.3.2 Industry
        2.4 Accessibility: Key Factors
        2.4.1 Import Climate
        2.4.2 Trade Events
        2.5 KEY CONTACTS
        2.5.1 National Government Authorities
        2.5.2 Regional Government Authorities
        2.5.3 Trade Associations
        2.5.4 Prospective Buyers of Air Pollution Control Equipment
        2.5.5 G. Trade Press
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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