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Independent Power Production in Israel
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| Title: |
Independent Power Production in Israel: A Strategic Entry Report, 2000 |
| Date
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2000-10-11 |
| Pages: |
121 |
| ISBN: |
074182647X |
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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 Israel
1.3 Latent Demand and Accessibility in Israel
2 INDEPENDENT POWER PRODUCTION
2.1 latent demand and accessibilty: background
2.2 Latent demand: aspects of interest
2.2.1 Market Profile
2.2.2 Best Sales Prospects
2.3 Accessibility: The structure of competition
2.3.1 Marketing Strategy
2.3.2 Local Production
2.3.3 Third Country Import
2.4 Accessibility Key Factors
2.4.1 Distribution Practices
2.5 Key CONTACTS
2.5.1 Government
2.5.2 Companies
3 THE ECONOMICS OF LATENT DEMAND IN ISRAEL
3.1 Executive Summary
3.2 Economic Issues in Israel
3.2.1 Dynamic Markets
3.2.2 Government Intervention Risks
3.2.3 Trade Deficit Risks
3.2.4 Infrastructure Situation
4 EXPORT ACCESSIBILITY IN ISRAEL
4.1 Executive Summary
4.2 Exporting to Israel
4.2.1 Brief Description of Banking System
4.2.2 Exchange Control Risks
4.2.3 Financing Export Strategies
4.2.4 Export Finance/Methods of Payment
4.2.5 Correspondent Banking Arrangements
4.2.6 Trade Barrier Risks
4.2.7 Wharfage and Port Fees
4.2.8 Valuations on Imports
4.2.9 Licenses Required for Imports
4.2.10 Special Licensing Procedures for Medical Equipment
4.2.11 Export Controls
4.2.12 Shipping Documentation
4.2.13 Other Documentation
4.2.14 Authorization Procedures for "Approved Exporter" Status
4.2.15 Compliance Procedures for Approved Exporters
4.2.16 Labeling Issues
4.2.17 Restrictions on Imports
4.2.18 Local Standards
4.2.19 Free Trade Zone Options
4.2.20 Adherence to Free Trade Agreements
5 DIRECT INVESTMENT ACCESSIBILITY IN ISRAEL
5.1 Executive Summary: Infrastructure
5.2 Executive Summary: Natural Resources
5.3 Executive Summary: Industry
5.4 Direct Investment in Israel
5.4.1 Currency Conversion and Transfer Risks
5.4.2 Expropriation Risks
5.4.3 Dispute Settlement Risks
5.4.4 Political Violence Risks
5.4.5 Attitudes Toward Foreign Direct Investment
5.4.6 Private Ownership Risks
5.4.7 Protecting Property
5.4.8 Patents
5.4.9 Copyrights
5.4.10 Trademarks
5.4.11 Trade Secrets
5.4.12 Integrated Circuits
5.4.13 Direct Investment Incentives and Requirements
5.4.14 Approved Enterprise Status
5.4.15 Grants Option
5.4.16 Tax Holiday Option
5.4.17 Research and Development
5.4.18 Regulatory Corruption Risks
5.4.19 Corruption Risks
5.4.20 The Local Labor Market
5.4.21 Capital Market Risks
6 MARKETING & DISTRIBUTION IN ISRAEL
6.1 Executive Summary
6.2 Marketing and Distribution in Israel
6.2.1 Distribution and Sales Channels
6.2.2 Agents/Distributors
6.2.3 Franchising
6.2.4 Direct Marketing Options
6.2.5 Joint Venture and Licensing Options
6.2.6 Creating a Sales Office
6.2.7 Advertising and Trade Promotion
6.2.8 Major Newspapers and Business Journals
6.2.9 Pricing Issues
6.2.10 Supplying Customer Service
6.2.11 Performing Due Diligence
7 HUMAN RESOURCE ASSESSMENT IN ISRAEL
7.1 Executive Summary
7.2 Human Resources in Israel
7.2.1 Unionization in Israel
7.2.2 Collective Bargaining in Israel
7.2.3 Workweek and Minimum Wages in Israel
7.2.4 Forced Labor in Israel
7.2.5 Working Ages and Child Labor in Israel
8 POLITICAL RISK ASSESSMENT IN ISRAEL
8.1 Executive Summary: Government
8.2 Executive Summary: Military Organization
8.3 Democracy in Israel
8.4 Political Issues in Israel
8.4.1 The Peace Process
8.4.2 Politics and the Business Environment
8.4.3 The Political System
8.4.4 Schedule for Elections
9 LEGAL RISK ASSESSMENT IN ISRAEL
9.1 Executive Summary
9.1.1 Trial Justice in Israel
9.1.2 Excessive Punishment in Israel
10 CULTURAL AND DEMOGRAPHIC RISKS IN ISRAEL
10.1 Executive Summary
10.2 Cultural Issues in Israel
10.2.1 Racial, Ethnic and Discrimination Issues in Israel
10.2.2 Women's Rights and Gender Issues in Israel
10.2.3 Religion in Israel
10.2.4 Fundamental Human Rights in Israel
11 HISTORICAL BACKGROUND
11.1 Social and Political History
11.1.1 Overview of Key Historical Events
11.1.2 Government
11.1.3 Political and Governmental History
11.1.4 Economic History
11.1.5 Historical International Relations
11.1.6 The Role of the Military
11.2 Business Customs in Israel
11.2.1 Local Business Practices
11.2.2 Travel Issues
11.2.3 Languages
11.2.4 Transportation
11.2.5 Communications
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