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Computers and Peripherals in Venezuela
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| Title: |
Computers and Peripherals in Venezuela: A Strategic Entry Report, 2000 |
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2000-10-11 |
| Pages: |
122 |
| ISBN: |
0741826259 |
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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 Venezuela
1.3 Latent Demand and Accessibility in Venezuela
2 COMPUTERS AND PERIPHERALS
2.1 Latent Demand and Accessibility: Background
2.2 Accessibility: aspects of interes
2.2.1 Market Profile
2.2.2 Statistical Data
2.2.3 Best Sales Prospects
2.2.4 Statistical Profile
2.3 Accessibility: The Structure of Competition
2.3.1 Local Production
2.3.2 End-User Analysis
2.4 Accessibility: Key Factors
2.4.1 Import Climate
2.4.2 Distribution Practices
2.5 key Contacts
2.5.1 Sector Associations
2.5.2 Government Institutions
2.5.3 Upcoming Trade Shows
2.5.4 Publications
2.5.5 Websites
3 THE ECONOMICS OF LATENT DEMAND IN VENEZUELA
3.1 Executive Summary
3.2 Economic Issues in Venezuela
3.2.1 Government Intervention Risks
3.2.2 Fiscal Policy and Taxation
3.2.3 Exchange Rate Policy
3.2.4 Price Controls
3.2.5 Privatization
3.2.6 Balance of Payments Issues
3.2.7 Infrastructure
4 EXPORT ACCESSIBILITY IN VENEZUELA
4.1 Executive Summary
4.2 Exporting to Venezuela
4.2.1 The Venezuelan Banking System
4.2.2 Financing Export Strategies
4.2.3 Financing Projects
4.2.4 Trade Barrier Risks
4.2.5 Valuations on Imports
4.2.6 Licenses Required for Imports
4.2.7 Controls on Exports
4.2.8 Import/Export Documentation
4.2.9 Entering Temporary Imports
4.2.10 Labeling Issues
4.2.11 Restrictions on Imports
4.2.12 Local Standards
4.2.13 Free Trade Zone Options
4.2.14 Adherence to Free Trade Agreements
5 DIRECT INVESTMENT ACCESSIBILITY IN VENEZUELA
5.1 Executive Summary: Infrastructure
5.2 Executive Summary: Natural Resources
5.3 Executive Summary: Industry
5.4 Direct Investment in Venezuela
5.4.1 Attitudes Toward Foreign Direct Investment
5.4.2 Decree 2095
5.4.3 Sectorial Limitations Under Decree 2095
5.4.4 Areas Covered by Special Laws
5.4.5 Hydrocarbons
5.4.6 Natural Gas
5.4.7 Iron Ore
5.4.8 Mining
5.4.9 Telecommunications
5.4.10 Banking and Finance
5.4.11 The Enabling Law
5.4.12 Privatization Plans
5.4.13 Currency Conversion and Transfer Risks
5.4.14 Expropriation Risks
5.4.15 Dispute Settlement Risks
5.4.16 Investment Incentives
5.4.17 Direct Investment Incentives and Requirements
5.4.18 Private Ownership Risks
5.4.19 Protecting Property
5.4.20 Intellectual Property Risks
5.4.21 Patents and Trademarks
5.4.22 Copyrights
5.4.23 Regulatory Corruption Risks
5.4.24 Tax Treatment of Foreign-Owned Firms
5.4.25 Capital Markets and Portfolio Investment
5.4.26 Political Violence Risks
5.4.27 Corruption Risks
5.4.28 Key Bilateral Investment Agreements
5.4.29 The Local Labor Market
5.4.30 Trade Zones & Free Ports
6 MARKETING & DISTRIBUTION IN VENEZUELA
6.1 Executive Summary
6.2 Marketing and Distribution in Venezuela
6.2.1 Distribution and Sales Channels
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 and Trade Promotion
6.2.9 Pricing Issues
6.2.10 Supplying Customer Service
6.2.11 Public Sector Marketing
6.2.12 Government Procurement
6.2.13 Registration Exemptions
6.2.14 Bidding
6.2.15 Hiring Local Counsel
7 HUMAN RESOURCE ASSESSMENT IN VENEZUELA
7.1 Executive Summary
7.2 Human Resources in Venezuela
7.2.1 Unionization in Venezuela
7.2.2 Collective Bargaining in Venezuela
7.2.3 Workweek and Minimum Wages in Venezuela
7.2.4 Forced Labor in Venezuela
7.2.5 Working Ages and Child Labor in Venezuela
8 POLITICAL RISK ASSESSMENT IN VENEZUELA
8.1 Executive Summary: Government
8.2 Executive Summary: Military Organization
8.3 Democracy in Venezuela
8.4 Political Issues in Venezuela
8.4.1 Politics and the Business Environment
8.4.2 Political System
9 LEGAL RISK ASSESSMENT IN VENEZUELA
9.1 Executive Summary
9.2 Legal Issues in Venezuela
9.2.1 Privacy, Search and Seizure
9.2.2 Trial Justice in Venezuela
9.2.3 Excessive Punishment in Venezuela
10 CULTURAL AND DEMOGRAPHIC RISKS IN VENEZUELA
10.1 Executive Summary
10.2 Cultural Issues in Venezuela
10.2.1 Racial, Ethnic and Discrimination Issues in Venezuela
10.2.2 Women's Rights and Gender Issues in Venezuela
10.2.3 Religion in Venezuela
10.2.4 Fundamental Human Rights in Venezuela
11 HISTORICAL BACKGROUND
11.1 Business Customs in Venezuela
11.1.1 Transportation
11.1.2 Language
11.1.3 Communications
11.1.4 Newspapers
11.1.5 Housing
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