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Global Positioning Systems in Australia

Title:

Global Positioning Systems in Australia: A Strategic Entry Report, 2000

Date Published: 2000-05-17
Pages: 134
ISBN: 0741823896
   
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 Evaluating Australia
        1.3 Latent Demand and Accessibility in Australia
2 GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEMS
        2.1 Latent Demand and Accessibility: Background
        2.2 Latent Demand: Aspects of Interest
        2.2.1 Statistical Data
        2.2.2 Leading Segments
        2.3 Accessibility: The Structure of Competition
        2.3.1 Local Production
        2.3.2 U.S. Presence
        2.3.3 End-User Analysis
        2.4 Accessibility: Key Factors
        2.4.1 Import Barriers
        2.4.2 Distribution Strategies
        2.5 Useful Contacts
        2.5.1 U.S. Commercial Service
        2.5.2 Australian Surveying and Land and Information Group
        2.5.3 The Australian GNSS Coordination Committee
        2.5.4 Distributors
        2.5.5 Trade Events
3 THE ECONOMICS OF LATENT DEMAND IN AUSTRALIA
        3.1 Executive Summary
        3.2 Economic Issues in Australia
        3.2.1 Major Trends and Outlook
        3.2.2 Principal Growth Sectors
        3.2.3 Government Role in the Economy
        3.2.4 Balance of Payments Situation
        3.2.5 Geographical Overview
        3.2.6 Air Transport
        3.2.7 Road/Rail Transport
        3.2.8 Sea Transport
        3.2.9 Telecommunications
        3.2.10 Energy
        3.2.11 Construction
        3.2.12 Sydney Olympics
4 EXPORT ACCESSIBILITY IN AUSTRALIA
        4.1 Executive Summary
        4.2 Exporting to Australia
        4.2.1 Financing Options for Export and Direct Investment Strategies
        4.2.2 Exchange Control Risks
        4.2.3 Financing Exports
        4.2.4 Financing Direct Investments
        4.2.5 Tariffs
        4.2.6 Non-Tariff Barriers
        4.2.7 Import Taxes and Sales Taxes
        4.2.8 Customs Valuation
        4.2.9 Exports
        4.2.10 Export Controls
        4.2.11 Imports
        4.2.12 Import Licenses
        4.2.13 Prohibited Imports
        4.2.14 Temporary Entry
        4.2.15 Labeling, Marking Requirements
        4.2.16 Phytosanitary Restrictions Affecting Imports of Fresh Fruit and Vegetables
        4.2.17 Standards (E.G. Iso 9000 Usage)
        4.2.18 Free Trade Zones/Warehouses
        4.2.19 Special Import Provisions
        4.2.20 Adherence to Free Trade Agreements
5 DIRECT INVESTMENT ACCESSIBILITY IN AUSTRALIA
        5.1 Executive Summary: Infrastructure
        5.2 Executive Summary: Natural Resources
        5.3 Executive Summary: Industry
        5.4 Direct Investment in Australia
        5.4.1 Encouraging Foreign Direct Investment Consistent with National Goals
        5.4.2 Regulation in Some Sectors
        5.4.3 Incentives for Investment
        5.4.4 Preferential Tariff Arrangements with Some Countries
        5.4.5 Capital Markets and Portfolio Investment
        5.4.6 Conversion and Transfer Policies
        5.4.7 Expropriation and Compensation
        5.4.8 Dispute Settlement Risks
        5.4.9 Commercial Disputes
        5.4.10 Political Violence Affecting Investment
        5.4.11 Performance Requirements and Incentives to Support Local Industry Development
        5.4.12 Bounties
        5.4.13 Special Arrangements for Information Technology and Telecommunications Companies
        5.4.14 Endorsed Supplier Arrangements
        5.4.15 Government Business Enterprises
        5.4.16 Local Industry Development
        5.4.17 Export Market Development Grants (Emdg)
        5.4.18 Right to Private Ownership and Establishment
        5.4.19 Property Rights Risks
        5.4.20 Patents
        5.4.21 Trade Secrets Are Protected By Common Law
        5.4.22 Trademarks
        5.4.23 Copyrights
        5.4.24 Copyrights and Parallel
        5.4.25 Laws, Procedures and Taxes
        5.4.26 Foreign Investment Review Board (Firb)
        5.4.27 Bilateral Investment Agreements
        5.4.28 Opic and Other Investment Insurance Programs
        5.4.29 Labor
        5.4.30 Free Trade Zones (Ftz) and Free Ports
        5.4.31 Capital Outflow Policy
        5.4.32 Major Foreign Investors
        5.4.33 Corruption Risks
6 MARKETING & DISTRIBUTION IN AUSTRALIA
        6.1 Executive Summary
        6.2 Marketing and Distribution in Australia
        6.2.1 Marketing Strategies
        6.2.2 Retailing Trends
        6.2.3 Distribution Channel Options
        6.2.4 Information on Typical Product Pricing Structures
        6.2.5 Use of Agents and Distributors
        6.2.6 Sales Agents
        6.2.7 Distributors
        6.2.8 Gold Key Service (Gks)
        6.2.9 Customized Market Analysis (Cma)
        6.2.10 Participation in Catalog Exhibitions
        6.2.11 Access Australia
        6.2.12 Trade Events
7 HUMAN RESOURCE ASSESSMENT IN AUSTRALIA
        7.1 Executive Summary
        7.2 Human Resources in Australia
        7.2.1 Unionization in Australia
        7.2.2 Collective Bargaining in Australia
        7.2.3 Workweek and Minimum Wages in Australia
        7.2.4 Forced Labor in Australia
        7.2.5 Working Ages and Child Labor in Australia
8 POLITICAL RISK ASSESSMENT IN AUSTRALIA
        8.1 Executive Summary: Government
        8.2 Executive Summary: Military Organization
        8.3 Democracy in Australia
        8.4 Political Issues in Australia
        8.4.1 Major Political Issues Affecting the Business Climate
        8.4.2 Brief Synopsis of the Australian Political System
9 LEGAL RISK ASSESSMENT IN AUSTRALIA
        9.1 Executive Summary
        9.2 Legal Issues in Australia
        9.2.1 Privacy, Search and Seizure
        9.2.2 Trial Justice in Australia
        9.2.3 Excessive Punishment in Australia
10 CULTURAL AND DEMOGRAPHIC RISKS IN AUSTRALIA
        10.1 Executive Summary
        10.2 Cultural Issues in Australia
        10.2.1 Racial, Ethnic and Discrimination Issues in Australia
        10.2.2 Women's Rights and Gender Issues in Australia
        10.2.3 Religion in Australia
        10.2.4 Fundamental Human Rights in Australia
11 HISTORICAL BACKGROUND
        11.1 Social and Political History
        11.1.1 Geographic Situation
        11.1.2 Social History
        11.1.3 Government
        11.1.4 Economic History
        11.1.5 Social History
        11.1.6 Cultural History
        11.1.7 Overview of Key Historical Events
        11.1.8 Government
        11.1.9 Key Government Players
        11.1.10 Political and Governmental History
        11.1.11 Economic History
        11.1.12 Historic International Relations
        11.1.13 Anzus and defense
        11.1.14 Key Travel Information
        11.2 Business Customs in Australia
        11.2.1 Travel Issues
        11.2.2 BUSINESS CUSTOMS
        11.2.3 Travel Advisory and Visas
        11.2.4 Holidays
        11.2.5 Business Infrastructure
 

 

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