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Franchising and Business-To-Business in Philippines
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| Title: |
Franchising and Business-To-Business in Philippines: A Strategic Entry Report, 2000 |
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2000-05-16 |
| Pages: |
141 |
| ISBN: |
0741826798 |
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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 How to Strategically Evaluate Philippines
1.3 Latent Demand and Accessibility in Philippines
2 FRANCHISING AND BUSINESS-TO-BUSINESS
2.1 Latent Demand and Accessibility: Background
2.2 Latent Demand: Aspects of Interest
2.2.1 The Philippine Franchise Market and Consumer Profile
2.3 Accessibility: The Structure of Competition
2.3.1 Competitive Factors
2.3.2 Government Regulations on Franchising
2.3.3 Industry Activities
3 THE ECONOMICS OF LATENT DEMAND IN PHILIPPINES
3.1 Executive Summary
3.2 Economic Issues in Philippines
3.2.1 Fundamental Dynamics
3.2.2 Key Sectors
3.2.3 Government Intervention Risks
3.2.4 Trade Deficit Risks
3.2.5 Infrastructure Development
4 EXPORT ACCESSIBILITY IN PHILIPPINES
4.1 Executive Summary
4.2 Exporting to Philippines
4.2.1 Description of the Banking System
4.2.2 Foreign Exchange Controls Affecting Trade
4.2.3 Domestic Capital
4.2.4 Foreign Loans
4.2.5 How to Finance Exports/Methods of Payment
4.2.6 Types of Available Export Financing and Insurance
4.2.7 Availability of Project Financing
4.2.8 Types of Projects Receiving Financing Support
4.2.9 Import/Export Regulation Risks
4.2.10 Valuations on Imports
4.2.11 Import Documentation
4.2.12 Export Documentation
4.2.13 Temporary Entry of Imports
4.2.14 Labeling Issues
4.2.15 Agricultural Items
4.2.16 Textile and Garment Labeling
4.2.17 General Label Requirements (for Garments)
4.2.18 Method of Labeling (for Textile Fabric)
4.2.19 Prohibited/Regulated Imports
4.2.20 Standards
4.2.21 Warehousing
4.2.22 Additional Trade Issues
4.2.23 Goods Exempted Entirely from SPACS
4.2.24 Goods Subject to SPACS - Preshipment Inspection
4.2.25 Procedural Sequence for Exports to the Philippines
4.2.26 Valuation
4.2.27 Membership in Free Trade Arrangements
5 DIRECT INVESTMENT ACCESSIBILITY IN PHILIPPINES
5.1 Executive Summary: Infrastructure
5.2 Executive Summary: Natural Resources
5.3 Executive Summary: Industry
5.4 Direct Investment in Philippines
5.4.1 Attitudes Toward Foreign Direct Investment
5.4.2 Barriers Under FIA's Negative Lists
5.4.3 Barriers in Financial Services
5.4.4 Barriers to Foreign Investors Seeking Incentives
5.4.5 Barriers Affecting Privatization and BOT Projects
5.4.6 Land Ownership Restrictions
5.4.7 Right to Private Ownership and Establishment
5.4.8 Protection of Property Rights
5.4.9 Patents
5.4.10 Industrial Designs
5.4.11 Trademarks, Service Marks and Trade Names
5.4.12 Copyrights
5.4.13 Performers Rights
5.4.14 Trade Secrets
5.4.15 Adequacy of Laws and Regulations Governing Commercial Transactions
5.4.16 Foreign Trade Zones/Free Ports
5.4.17 Major Taxation Issues Affecting Foreign Business
5.4.18 Performance Requirements/Incentives
5.4.19 Incentives for Projects in Less Developed Areas
5.4.20 Incentives for Exporters
5.4.21 Incentives for Multinational Regional Headquarters/Warehouses
5.4.22 Performance Requirements
5.4.23 Transparency of the Regulatory System
5.4.24 Corruption
5.4.25 Labor
5.4.26 Trade Unions
5.4.27 Special Economic Zones
5.4.28 Wages
5.4.29 Efficiency of Capital Markets and Portfolio Investment
5.4.30 The Banking System
5.4.31 Conversion and Transfer Policies
5.4.32 Expropriation and Compensation
5.4.33 Dispute Settlements
5.4.34 Political Violence
5.4.35 Bilateral Investment Agreements
5.4.36 Capital Outflow Policy
5.4.37 Major Foreign Investors
6 MARKETING & DISTRIBUTION IN PHILIPPINES
6.1 Executive Summary
6.2 Marketing and Distribution in Philippines
6.2.1 Distribution Channel Options
6.2.2 Distributors and Agents
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 Options
6.2.9 Pricing Issues
6.2.10 After-Sales Service/Customer Support
6.2.11 Public Sector Marketing
6.2.12 Intellectual Property Risks
6.2.13 Local Counsel
7 HUMAN RESOURCE ASSESSMENT IN PHILIPPINES
7.1 Executive Summary
7.2 Human Resources in Philippines
7.2.1 Unionization in Philippines
7.2.2 Collective Bargaining in Philippines
7.2.3 Workweek and Minimum Wages in Philippines
7.2.4 Forced Labor in Philippines
7.2.5 Working Ages and Child Labor in Philippines
8 POLITICAL RISK ASSESSMENT IN PHILIPPINES
8.1 Executive Summary: Government
8.2 Executive Summary: Military Organization
8.3 Democracy in Philippines
8.4 Political Issues in Philippines
8.4.1 U.S.-Philippine Relations
9 LEGAL RISK ASSESSMENT IN PHILIPPINES
9.1 Executive Summary
9.2 Legal Issues in Philippines
9.2.1 Privacy, Search and Seizure
9.2.2 Trial Justice in Philippines
9.2.3 Excessive Punishment in Philippines
10 CULTURAL AND DEMOGRAPHIC RISKS IN PHILIPPINES
10.1 Executive Summary
10.2 Cultural Issues in Philippines
10.2.1 Racial, Ethnic and Discrimination Issues in Philippines
10.2.2 Women's Rights and Gender Issues in Philippines
10.2.3 Religion in Philippines
10.2.4 Fundamental Human Rights in Philippines
11 HISTORICAL BACKGROUND
11.1 Social and Political History
11.1.1 Historical Relations with the U.S.
11.1.2 Political and Governmental History
11.2 Business Customs in Philippines
11.2.1 Business Customs
11.2.2 Holidays
11.2.3 Business Infrastructure
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