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Wireless Communications in Russia
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| Title: |
Wireless Communications in Russia: A Strategic Entry Report, 2000 |
| Date
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2000-10-11 |
| Pages: |
219 |
| ISBN: |
0741827263 |
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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 Russia
1.3 Latent Demand and Accessibility in Russia
2 WIRELESS COMMUNICATIONS
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 Import
2.3.4 End-User Analysis
2.4 Accessibility: Key Factors
2.4.1 Import Climate
2.4.2 Distribution Practices
2.4.3 Trade Promotion Opportunities
2.5 Key contacts
2.5.1 Government
2.5.2 Private Sector Firms
2.5.3 Cellular Companies
2.5.4 Paging Companies
3 THE ECONOMICS OF LATENT DEMAND IN RUSSIA
3.1 Executive Summary
3.2 Economic Issues in Russia
3.2.1 Balance of Payments Issues
3.2.2 Dynamic Markets
3.2.3 Regional Perspectives
3.2.4 Moscow and Environs
3.2.5 St. Petersburg and Northwest Russia
3.2.6 The Ural Mountains and Western Siberia
3.2.7 The Russian Far East
4 EXPORT ACCESSIBILITY IN RUSSIA
4.1 Executive Summary
4.2 Exporting to Russia
4.2.1 Description of the Banking System
4.2.2 Currency Control and Regulation
4.2.3 Financing Export Strategies
4.2.4 How to Finance Exports; Methods of Payment
4.2.5 Countertrade and Promissory Notes
4.2.6 Trade Barrier Risks
4.2.7 Valuations on Imports
4.2.8 Licenses Required for Imports
4.2.9 Russian Export Controls
4.2.10 Documentation Required for Trade
4.2.11 Entering Temporary Imports
4.2.12 Standards
4.2.13 Product Labeling
4.2.14 Free Trade Zone Options
4.2.15 Adherence to Free Trade Agreements
5 DIRECT INVESTMENT ACCESSIBILITY IN RUSSIA
5.1 Executive Summary: Infrastructure
5.2 Executive Summary: Natural Resources
5.3 Executive Summary: Industry
5.4 Direct Investment in Russia
5.4.1 Attitudes Toward Foreign Direct Investment
5.4.2 The Energy Industry
5.4.3 Agriculture
5.4.4 Currency Conversion and Transfer Risks
5.4.5 Expropriation Risks
5.4.6 Dispute Settlement Risks
5.4.7 Direct Investment Incentives and Requirements
5.4.8 Private Ownership Risks
5.4.9 Protecting Property
5.4.10 Intellectual Property Risks
5.4.11 Regulatory Corruption Risks
5.4.12 Capital Market Risks
5.4.13 Corruption Risks
6 MARKETING & DISTRIBUTION IN RUSSIA
6.1 Executive Summary
6.2 Marketing and Distribution in Russia
6.2.1 Distribution and Sales Channels
6.2.2 Use of Agents and Distributors/Finding a Partner
6.2.3 Direct Marketing Options
6.2.4 Joint Ventures and Licensing
6.2.5 Establishing an Office; Business Structures
6.2.6 Accredited Representative Offices
6.2.7 Full-Fledged Companies
6.2.8 Sales Factors
6.2.9 Advertising and Trade Promotion
6.2.10 Pricing Issues
6.2.11 After-Sale Service, Training and Customer Support
6.2.12 Public Sector Marketing
6.2.13 Taxation
6.2.14 Need for Local Attorney
7 HUMAN RESOURCE ASSESSMENT IN RUSSIA
7.1 Executive Summary
7.2 Human Resources in Russia
7.2.1 Unionization in Russia
7.2.2 Collective Bargaining in Russia
7.2.3 Workweek and Minimum Wages in Russia
7.2.4 Forced Labor in Russia
7.2.5 Working Ages and Child Labor in Russia
8 POLITICAL RISK ASSESSMENT IN RUSSIA
8.1 Executive Summary: Government
8.2 Executive Summary: Military Organization
8.3 Democracy in Russia
8.4 Political Issues in Russia
8.4.1 Bilateral Investment Agreements
8.4.2 Politics and the Business Environment
8.4.3 Political System, Elections, and Orientation of Major Parties
8.4.4 Executive Branch
8.4.5 Judicial Branch
8.4.6 Legislative Branch
8.4.7 Political Parties
9 LEGAL RISK ASSESSMENT IN RUSSIA
9.1 Executive Summary
9.2 Legal Issues in Russia
9.2.1 Privacy, Search and Seizure
9.2.2 Trial Justice in Russia
9.2.3 Excessive Punishment in Russia
10 CULTURAL AND DEMOGRAPHIC RISKS IN RUSSIA
10.1 Executive Summary
10.2 Cultural Issues in Russia
10.2.1 Racial, Ethnic and Discrimination Issues in Russia
10.2.2 Women's Rights and Gender Issues in Russia
10.2.3 Religion in Russia
10.2.4 Fundamental Human Rights in Russia
11 HISTORICAL BACKGROUND
11.1 Social and Political History
11.1.1917 Revolution and the U.S.S.R.
11.1.2 The Russian Federation
11.1.3 Political and Governmental History
11.1.4 Economic History
11.1.5 Monetary Policy
11.1.6 Government Spending/Taxation
11.1.7 Historical International Relations
11.1.8 The Role of the Military
11.1.9 Security Cooperation
11.2 Business Customs in Russia
11.2.1 Russian Holidays
11.2.2 Transportation
11.2.3 Language
11.2.4 Hotels
11.2.5 Clothing
11.2.6 Currency
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