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Home Health Care Products in Germany
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| Title: |
Home Health Care Products in Germany: A Strategic Entry Report, 2000 |
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2000-10-11 |
| Pages: |
113 |
| ISBN: |
0741825155 |
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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 Evaluating Germany
1.3 Latent Demand and Accessibility in Germany
2 HOME HEALTH CARE PRODUCTS
2.1 Latent Demand and Accessibility: Background
2.2 Latent Demand: Aspects of Interest
2.2.1 Statistical Data
2.2.2 Market Profile
2.2.3 Best Sales Prospects
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 Climate
2.4.2 Regulation
2.5 key Contacts
2.5.1 German Government
2.5.2 Institutes
2.5.3 Major Trade Associations
2.5.4 Major Importers and Distributors
2.5.5 Major Trade Publications
2.5.6 Trade Events
3 THE ECONOMICS OF LATENT DEMAND IN GERMANY
3.1 Executive Summary
3.2 Economic Issues in Germany
3.2.1 Economic Fundamentals and Dynamics
3.2.2 Persistent Structural Problems
4 EXPORT ACCESSIBILITY IN GERMANY
4.1 Executive Summary
4.2 Exporting to Germany
4.2.1 Trade and Project Financing
4.2.2 Trade Regulations and Standards
4.2.3 Effect of EU Harmonization of Standards
4.2.4 Value Added Tax/Turnover Tax (Mehrwertsteuer/Umsatzsteuer)
4.2.5 Custom Regulations/Tariffs
4.2.6 General Veterinary Requirements
4.2.7 Organic Products
4.2.8 Consumer-Ready Products
4.2.9 Packaging Disposal
5 DIRECT INVESTMENT ACCESSIBILITY IN GERMANY
5.1 Executive Summary: Infrastructure
5.2 Executive Summary: Natural Resources
5.3 Executive Summary: Industry
5.4 Direct Investment in Germany
5.4.1 Currency Conversion and Transfer Risks
5.4.2 Expropriation Risks
5.4.3 Dispute Settlement Risks
5.4.4 Direct Investment Incentives and Requirements
5.4.5 Tax Incentives
5.4.6 Programs for all of Germany
5.4.7 Private Ownership Risks
5.4.8 Protecting Property
5.4.9 Regulatory Corruption Risks
5.4.10 Capital Market Risks
5.4.11 Political Violence Risks
5.4.12 Corruption Risks
5.4.13 Key Bilateral Investment Agreements
5.4.14 The Local Labor Market
5.4.15 Trade Zones & Free Ports
6 MARKETING & DISTRIBUTION IN GERMANY
6.1 Executive Summary
6.2 Marketing and Distribution in Germany
6.2.1 Marketing Strategies
6.2.2 Trade Fairs
6.2.3 Advertising Practices
6.2.4 Selling to the Government
6.2.5 Marketing to the new Federal States
7 HUMAN RESOURCE ASSESSMENT IN GERMANY
7.1 Executive Summary
7.2 Human Resources in Germany
7.2.1 Unionization in Germany
7.2.2 Collective Bargaining in Germany
7.2.3 Workweek and Minimum Wages in Germany
7.2.4 Forced Labor in Germany
7.2.5 Working Ages and Child Labor in Germany
8 POLITICAL RISK ASSESSMENT IN GERMANY
8.1 Executive Summary: Government
8.2 Executive Summary: Military Organization
8.3 Democracy in Germany
8.4 Political Issues in Germany
8.4.1 Political Risks
8.4.2 Basic Government Structure
9 LEGAL RISK ASSESSMENT IN GERMANY
9.1 Executive Summary
9.2 Legal Issues in Germany
9.2.1 Privacy, Search and Seizure
9.2.2 Trial Justice in Germany
9.2.3 Excessive Punishment in Germany
10 CULTURAL AND DEMOGRAPHIC RISKS IN GERMANY
10.1 Executive Summary
10.2 Cultural Issues in Germany
10.2.1 Racial, Ethnic and Discrimination Issues in Germany
10.2.2 Women's Rights and Gender Issues in Germany
10.2.3 Religion in Germany
10.2.4 Fundamental Human Rights in Germany
11 HISTORICAL BACKGROUND
11.1 Social and Political History
11.1.1 Overview of Key Historical Events
11.1.2 Fascism's Rise and Defeat
11.1.3 Political Developments in West Germany
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