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Services and Markets of Opportunity in Taiwan

Title:

Services and Markets of Opportunity in Taiwan: A Strategic Entry Report, 2000

Date Published: 2000-10-11
Pages: 127
ISBN: 0741824760
   
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 Taiwan
        1.3 Latent Demand and Accessibility in Taiwan
2 SERVICES AND MARKETS OF OPPORTUNITY
        2.1 Latent Demand and Accessibility: Background
        2.2 Latent demand: aspects of interest
        2.2.1 Market Profile
        2.2.2 Statistical Data
        2.2.3 Best Sales Prospects
        2.3 Accessibility: The Structure of Competition
        2.3.1 U.S. Presence
        2.3.2 Local Production
        2.3.3 Marketing Strategy
        2.3.4 Third Country Import
        2.4 Accessibility: key factors
        2.4.1 Import Climate
        2.4.2 Financing
        2.5 Key Contacts
        2.5.1 Network Services
        2.5.2 Computer Services
        2.5.3 Education and Training
        2.5.4 Travel and Tourism
        2.5.5 Insurance Services
        2.5.6 Telecommunications and Broadcasting Services
        2.5.7 Construction and Related Services
        2.5.8 Industrial and Hazardous Waste Treatment and Clean-Up
        2.5.9 Financial Services
        2.5.10 Franchising
3 THE ECONOMICS OF LATENT DEMAND IN TAIWAN
        3.1 Executive Summary
        3.2 Economic Issues in Taiwan
        3.2.1 Dynamic Markets
        3.2.2 Public Role in the Economy
        3.2.3 Balance of Payments Issues
        3.2.4 Quality of Infrastructure
4 EXPORT ACCESSIBILITY IN TAIWAN
        4.1 Executive Summary
        4.2 Exporting to Taiwan
        4.2.1 Tariffs and Import Taxes
        4.2.2 Valuations on Imports
        4.2.3 Import Licensing and Other Restrictions
        4.2.4 Controls on Exports
        4.2.5 Documentation Required for Trade
        4.2.6 Entering Temporary Imports
        4.2.7 Labeling Issues
        4.2.8 Restrictions on Imports
        4.2.9 Standards, Testing, Labeling and Certification
        4.2.10 Government Procurement
        4.2.11 Free Trade Zone Options
        4.2.12 Additional Trade Issues
        4.2.13 Adherence to Free Trade Agreements
        4.2.14 The Banking System
        4.2.15 Foreign-Exchange Controls
        4.2.16 Financing Availability
        4.2.17 Payment Methods
        4.2.18 Financing Projects
5 DIRECT INVESTMENT ACCESSIBILITY IN TAIWAN
        5.1 Executive Summary: Infrastructure
        5.2 Executive Summary: Natural Resources
        5.3 Executive Summary: Industry
        5.4 Direct Investment in Taiwan
        5.4.1 Attitudes Toward Foreign Direct Investment
        5.4.2 Private Ownership Risks
        5.4.3 Protecting Property
        5.4.4 Direct Investment Incentives and Requirements
        5.4.5 Regulatory Corruption Risks
        5.4.6 Corruption Risks
        5.4.7 The Local Labor Market
        5.4.8 Capital Market Risks
        5.4.9 Currency Conversion and Transfer Risks
        5.4.10 Expropriation Risks
        5.4.11 Dispute Settlement Risks
        5.4.12 Political Violence Risks
        5.4.13 Key Bilateral Investment Agreements
6 MARKETING & DISTRIBUTION IN TAIWAN
        6.1 Executive Summary
        6.2 Marketing and Distribution in Taiwan
        6.2.1 Marketing Strategies
        6.2.2 Distribution and Sales Channels
        6.2.3 Pricing Structures in Taiwan
        6.2.4 Creating a Sales Office
        6.2.5 Selling Strategies
        6.2.6 Advertising and Trade Promotion
        6.2.7 Essential Tips for Entering the Consumer Goods Market
        6.2.8 Major Types of Modern Retail Stores
        6.2.9 Franchising
        6.2.10 Direct Marketing
        6.2.11 Public Sector Marketing
        6.2.12 Intellectual Property Risks
        6.2.13 Local Attorneys, Accountants and Insurance Companies
        6.2.14 Checking Bona Fides
7 HUMAN RESOURCE ASSESSMENT IN TAIWAN
        7.1 Executive Summary
        7.2 Human Resources in Taiwan
        7.2.1 Unionization in Taiwan
        7.2.2 Collective Bargaining in Taiwan
        7.2.3 Workweek and Minimum Wages in Taiwan
        7.2.4 Forced Labor in Taiwan
        7.2.5 Working Ages and Child Labor in Taiwan
8 POLITICAL RISK ASSESSMENT IN TAIWAN
        8.1 Executive Summary: Government
        8.2 Executive Summary: Military Organization
        8.3 Democracy in Taiwan
        8.4 Political Issues in Taiwan
        8.4.1 Political Risks
9 LEGAL RISK ASSESSMENT IN TAIWAN
        9.1 Executive Summary
        9.2 Legal Issues in Taiwan
        9.2.1 Privacy, Search and Seizure
        9.2.2 Trial Justice in Taiwan
        9.2.3 Excessive Punishment in Taiwan
10 CULTURAL AND DEMOGRAPHIC RISKS IN TAIWAN
        10.1 Executive Summary
        10.2 Cultural Issues in Taiwan
        10.2.1 Racial, Ethnic and Discrimination Issues in Taiwan
        10.2.2 Women's Rights and Gender Issues in Taiwan
        10.2.3 Religion in Taiwan
        10.2.4 Fundamental Human Rights in Taiwan
11 HISTORICAL BACKGROUND
        11.1 Social and Political History
        11.1.1 Educational System
        11.1.2 Cultural History
        11.1.3 Overview of Key Historical Events
        11.1.4 Administration
        11.1.5 Political and Governmental History
        11.1.6 Economic History
        11.1.7 Foreign Trade
        11.1.8 The Role of the Military
        11.1.9 Historical International Relations
        11.1.10 Taiwan and the Mainland
        11.2 Business Customs in Taiwan
        11.2.1 Local Holidays Observed
        11.2.2 Transportation
        11.2.3 Language
        11.2.4 Communications
        11.2.5 International Courier Service
        11.2.6 Accommodations and Housing
 

 

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