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Renewable Energy Technologies in United Kingdom
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| Title: |
Renewable Energy Technologies in United Kingdom: A Strategic Entry Report, 2000 |
| Date
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2000-10-11 |
| Pages: |
111 |
| ISBN: |
0741825872 |
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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 United Kingdom
1.3 Latent Demand and Accessibility in United Kingdom
2 RENEWABLE ENERGY TECHNOLOGIES
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 Local Production
2.3.2 U.S. Presence
2.3.3 Third Country Imports
2.3.4 End-User Analysis
2.4 Accessibility: Key Factors
2.4.1 Import Climate
2.4.2 Regulations
2.5 key Contacts
2.5.1 UK Government Agencies
2.5.2 Trade Associations
2.5.3 Publications
2.5.4 Exhibitions
2.5.5 Other Contacts
2.5.6 Companies
2.5.7 U.S. Government Contacts
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: Major Trends
3.2.2 Principal Growth Sectors
3.2.3 Government 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 Barriers including tariffs, non-tariff barriers and import taxes
4.2.3 Customs regulations
4.2.4 Import licenses
4.2.5 Temporary entry
4.2.6 Special Import/Export Requirements and Certifications
4.2.7 Labeling and marking requirements
4.2.8 Prohibited Imports
4.2.9 Warranty and non-warranty repairs
4.2.10 Export controls
4.2.11 Standards
4.2.12 Free Trade Zones
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 Openness to Foreign Investment
5.4.2 Right to Private Ownership and Establishment
5.4.3 Protection of Property Rights
5.4.4 Adequacy of Laws and Regulation Governing Commercial Transactions
5.4.5 Foreign Trade Zones/Free Ports
5.4.6 Major Taxation Issues Affecting Foreign Business
5.4.7 Performance Requirements/Incentives
5.4.8 Transparency of the Regulatory System
5.4.9 Corruption
5.4.10 Labor
5.4.11 Efficiency of the Capital Markets and Portfolio Investments
5.4.12 Expropriation and Compensation
5.4.13 Dispute Settlement and Enforcement of Foreign Arbitral Awards
5.4.14 Political Violence
5.4.15 Capital Outflow Policy
5.4.16 Major Foreign Investors
6 MARKETING & DISTRIBUTION IN UNITED KINGDOM
6.1 Executive Summary
6.2 Marketing and Distribution
6.2.1 Distribution and Sales Channels
6.2.2 Typical Product Pricing Structures
6.2.3 Use of Agents and Distributors in Finding a Partner
6.2.4 Direct Marketing and the Internet
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 IPR Protection
6.2.13 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 Risks
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 Business Customs in United Kingdom
11.1.1 Business Hours
11.1.2 Standard and Daylight Savings Time
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