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Franchising in Dominican Republic
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| Title: |
Franchising in Dominican Republic: A Strategic Entry Report, 2000 |
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2000-11-13 |
| Pages: |
111 |
| ISBN: |
0741827611 |
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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 Dominican Republic
1.3 Latent Demand and Accessibility in Dominican Republic
2 FRANCHISING
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 Third Country Imports
2.3.3 U.S. Presence
2.3.4 End-User Analysis
2.4 Accessibility: Key Factors
2.4.1 Import Climate
2.4.2 Distribution Practices
2.4.3 Financing
2.5 Key Contacts
2.5.1 Public Sector
2.5.2 Lawyers
2.5.3 Franchise Consultanting
2.5.4 Publications
2.5.5 Press and Media
2.5.6 Trade Events
3 THE ECONOMICS OF LATENT DEMAND IN DOMINICAN REPUBLIC
3.1 Executive Summary
3.2 Economic Issues in Dominican Republic
3.2.1 Trade Barriers
3.2.2 Free Trade Zones
3.2.3 Dynamic Markets
3.2.4 Government Role in the Economy
3.2.5 Balance of Payments Situation
3.2.6 Infrastructure
4 EXPORT ACCESSIBILITY IN DOMINICAN REPUBLIC
4.1 Executive Summary
4.2 Exporting to Dominican Republic
4.2.1 Trade Barriers
4.2.2 Customs Valuation
4.2.3 Valuation
4.2.4 Import Licenses
4.2.5 Export Controls
4.2.6 Import/Export Documentation
4.2.7 Temporary Entry
4.2.8 Labeling and Marking Requirements
4.2.9 Prohibited Imports
4.2.10 Standards
4.2.11 Free Trade Zones/Warehouses
4.2.12 Special Import Provisions
5 DIRECT INVESTMENT ACCESSIBILITY IN DOMINICAN REPUBLIC
5.1 Executive Summary: Infrastructure
5.2 Executive Summary: Natural Resources
5.3 Executive Summary: Industry
5.4 Direct Investment in Dominican Republic
5.4.1 Attitudes Toward Foreign Direct Investment
5.4.2 Private Property Risks
5.4.3 Property Rights
5.4.4 Investment Requirements & Incentives
5.4.5 Regulatory Risks
5.4.6 Corruption Risks
5.4.7 The Local Labor Market
5.4.8 Capital Market Access
5.4.9 Conversion and Transfer Policies
5.4.10 Expropriation Risks
5.4.11 Dispute Settlement Risks
5.4.12 Political Violence Risks
5.4.13 Trade Zones & Free Ports
5.4.14 Capital Outflow and Repatriation Risks
5.4.15 Large Foreign Investors
5.4.16 The Banking System
5.4.17 General Financing Availability
5.4.18 How to Finance Exports/Methods of Payment
5.4.19 Project Financing Available
6 MARKETING & DISTRIBUTION IN DOMINICAN REPUBLIC
6.1 Executive Summary
6.2 Marketing and Distribution in Dominican Republic
6.2.1 Distribution and Sales Channels
6.2.2 Use of Agents/Distributors
6.2.3 Direct Marketing
6.2.4 Joint Ventures/Licensing
6.2.5 Steps to Establishing an Office
6.2.6 Selling Factors/Techniques
6.2.7 Advertising and Trade Promotion
6.2.8 Pricing Product
6.2.9 Sales Service/Customer Support
6.2.10 Selling to the Government
6.2.11 Protecting Your Intellectual Property
6.2.12 Need for a Local Attorney
7 HUMAN RESOURCE ASSESSMENT IN DOMINICAN REPUBLIC
7.1 Executive Summary
7.2 Human Resources in Dominican Republic
7.2.1 Unionization in Dominican Republic
7.2.2 Collective Bargaining in Dominican Republic
7.2.3 Workweek and Minimum Wages in Dominican Republic
7.2.4 Forced Labor in Dominican Republic
7.2.5 Working Ages and Child Labor in Dominican Republic
8 POLITICAL RISK ASSESSMENT IN DOMINICAN REPUBLIC
8.1 Executive Summary: Government
8.2 Executive Summary: Military Organization
8.3 Democracy in Dominican Republic
8.4 Political Issues in Dominican Republic
8.4.1 Major Political Issues Affecting Business Climate
8.4.2 Political System
9 LEGAL RISK ASSESSMENT IN DOMINICAN REPUBLIC
9.1 Executive Summary
9.2 Legal Issues in Dominican Republic
9.2.1 Privacy, Search and Seizure
9.2.2 Trial Justice in Dominican Republic
9.2.3 Excessive Punishment in Dominican Republic
10 CULTURAL AND DEMOGRAPHIC RISKS IN DOMINICAN REPUBLIC
10.1 Executive Summary
10.2 Cultural Issues in Dominican Republic
10.2.1 Racial, Ethnic and Discrimination Issues in Dominican Republic
10.2.2 Women's Rights and Gender Issues in Dominican Republic
10.2.3 Religion in Dominican Republic
10.2.4 Fundamental Human Rights in Dominican Republic
11 HISTORICAL BACKGROUND
11.1 Social and Political History
11.1.1 Overview of Key Historical Events
11.2 Business Customs in Dominican Republic
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