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Integrated Circuits in Canada
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| Title: |
Integrated Circuits in Canada: A Strategic Entry Report, 2000 |
| Date
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2000-10-11 |
| Pages: |
118 |
| ISBN: |
0741826437 |
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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 Canada
1.3 Latent Demand and Accessibility in Canada
2 INTEGRATED CIRCUITS
2.1 Latent Demand and Accessibility: Background
2.2 Latent Demand: aspects of interest
2.2.1 Market Profile
2.2.2 Dynamics
2.2.3 Import Market
2.3 Accessibility: The Structure of Competition
2.3.1 Marketing Strategy
2.3.2 Target Buyers
2.3.3 Leading Segments
2.4 key contacts
2.4.1 Trade Events
2.4.2 Useful Publications
2.4.3 Key Governmental Contacts
2.4.4 Industry Associations
2.4.5 IC Distributors in Canada
2.4.6 Manufacturers Representatives
2.4.7 Patent and Trademark Agents
2.4.8 Other Contacts
2.4.9 Commercial Service Canada
3 THE ECONOMICS OF LATENT DEMAND IN CANADA
3.1 Executive Summary
3.2 Economic Issues in Canada
3.2.1 Principal Growth Sectors
3.2.2 Government Role in the Economy
3.2.3 Balance of Payments Situation
3.2.4 Transportation Infrastructure
3.2.5 Telecommunications Infrastructure
4 EXPORT ACCESSIBILITY IN CANADA
4.1 Executive Summary
4.2 Exporting to Canada
4.2.1 Foreign Exchange Controls Affecting Trading
4.2.2 General Financing Availability
4.2.3 How to Finance Exports
4.2.4 Credit Information
4.2.5 Consumer Financing
4.2.6 Methods of Payment
4.2.7 Project Financing Available
4.2.8 Trade Barriers
4.2.9 Standards
4.2.10 Government Procurement
4.2.11 Provincial Liquor Boards
4.2.12 "Cultural Industries"
4.2.13 Investment Barriers
4.2.14 Customs Valuation
4.2.15 Import Licenses
4.2.16 Export Controls
4.2.17 Import/Export Documentation
4.2.18 Temporary Entry
4.2.19 Labeling and Marking Requirements
4.2.20 Prohibited Imports
4.2.21 Standards
4.2.22 Standards and the NAFTA
4.2.23 Free Trade Zones/Warehouses
4.2.24 Membership in Free Trade Arrangements
5 DIRECT INVESTMENT ACCESSIBILITY IN CANADA
5.1 Executive Summary: Infrastructure
5.2 Executive Summary: Natural Resources
5.3 Executive Summary: Industry
5.4 Direct Investment in Canada
5.4.1 Openness to Foreign Investment
5.4.2 Legal Framework
5.4.3 Investment Canada Act
5.4.4 Investments in "Cultural Industries"
5.4.5 Investments in the Financial Sector
5.4.6 Investments In Other Sectors
5.4.7 Investment Incentives
5.4.8 Right to Private Ownership and Establishment
5.4.9 Protection of Property Rights
5.4.10 Performance Requirements/Incentives
5.4.11 Regulatory System: Laws and Procedures
5.4.12 Labor
5.4.13 Conversion and Transfer Policies
5.4.14 Expropriation and Compensation
5.4.15 Dispute Settlement
5.4.16 Political Violence
5.4.17 Bilateral Investment Agreements
5.4.18 Capital Outflow Policy
6 MARKETING & DISTRIBUTION IN CANADA
6.1 Executive Summary
6.2 Marketing and Distribution in Canada
6.2.1 Distribution and Sales Channels
6.2.2 Use of Agents and Distributors; Finding a Partner
6.2.3 Franchising
6.2.4 Direct Marketing
6.2.5 Joint Ventures/Licensing
6.2.6 Steps to Establishing an Office
6.2.7 Advertising and Trade Promotion
6.2.8 The Press
6.2.9 Radio and Television
6.2.10 Pricing Product
6.2.11 Sales Service/Customer Support
6.2.12 Selling to the Government
6.2.13 Protecting Your Product from IPR Infringement
6.2.14 Need for a Local Attorney
6.2.15 Regional Marketing Differences in Canada
7 HUMAN RESOURCE ASSESSMENT IN CANADA
7.1 Executive Summary
7.2 Human Resources in Canada
7.2.1 Unionization in Canada
7.2.2 Collective Bargaining in Canada
7.2.3 Workweek and Minimum Wages in Canada
7.2.4 Forced Labor in Canada
7.2.5 Working Ages and Child Labor in Canada
8 POLITICAL RISK ASSESSMENT IN CANADA
8.1 Executive Summary: Government
8.2 Executive Summary: Military Organization
8.3 Democracy in Canada
8.4 Political Issues in Canada
8.4.1 Major Political Issues Affecting Business Climate
8.4.2 Political System
8.4.3 Orientation of Major Political Parties
9 LEGAL RISK ASSESSMENT IN CANADA
9.1 Executive Summary
9.2 Legal Issues in Canada
9.2.1 Privacy, Search and Seizure
9.2.2 Trial Justice in Canada
9.2.3 Excessive Punishment in Canada
10 CULTURAL AND DEMOGRAPHIC RISKS IN CANADA
10.1 Executive Summary
10.2 Cultural Issues in Canada
10.2.1 Racial, Ethnic and Discrimination Issues in Canada
10.2.2 Women's Rights and Gender Issues in Canada
10.2.3 Religion in Canada
10.2.4 Fundamental Human Rights in Canada
11 HISTORICAL BACKGROUND
11.1 Social and Political History
11.1.1 Political and Governmental History
11.1.2 National Unity
11.2 Business Customs in Canada
11.2.1 Business Infrastructure
11.2.2 Language
11.2.3 Communications
11.2.4 Housing
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