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Internet Services in Czech Republic

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Internet Services in Czech Republic: A Strategic Entry Report, 2000

Date Published: 2000-11-13
Pages: 122
ISBN: 0741827727
   
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.

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 Czech Republic
        1.3 Latent Demand and Accessibility in Czech Republic
2 INTERNET SERVICES
        2.1 Latent Demand and Accessibility: Background
        2.2 latent demand: aspects of interest
        2.2.1 Market Profile
        2.2.2 Statistical Profile
        2.2.3 Leading Segments
        2.3 Accessibility: The Structure of Competition
        2.3.1 Local Production
        2.3.2 Marketing Strategy
        2.3.3 ISPs
        2.3.4 End-User Analysis
        2.4 Accessibility: Key Factors
        2.4.1 Import Climate
        2.5 key contacts
        2.5.1 Trade Events
3 THE ECONOMICS OF LATENT DEMAND IN CZECH REPUBLIC
        3.1 Executive Summary
        3.2 Economic Issues in Czech Republic
        3.2.1 Fundamental Dynamics
        3.2.2 Dynamic Markets
        3.2.3 Government Intervention Risks
        3.2.4 Balance of Payments Issues
        3.2.5 Infrastructure Development
4 EXPORT ACCESSIBILITY IN CZECH REPUBLIC
        4.1 Executive Summary
        4.2 Exporting to Czech Republic
        4.2.1 Trade Barrier Risks
        4.2.2 Banking System
        4.2.3 Foreign Exchange Control Risks
        4.2.4 Financing Export Strategies
        4.2.5 How to Finance Exports/Methods of Payment
        4.2.6 Available Project Financing
        4.2.7 Membership in Bilateral Trade Agreements
        4.2.8 Customs Valuation
        4.2.9 Import Taxes
        4.2.10 Licenses Required for Imports
        4.2.11 Temporary Goods Entry Requirements
        4.2.12 Import/Export Requirements and Certifications
        4.2.13 Labeling Issues
        4.2.14 Restrictions on Imports
        4.2.15 Export Controls
        4.2.16 Local Standards
        4.2.17 Free Trade Zones/Warehouses
        4.2.18 Adherence to Free Trade Agreements
5 DIRECT INVESTMENT ACCESSIBILITY IN CZECH REPUBLIC
        5.1 Executive Summary: Infrastructure
        5.2 Executive Summary: Natural Resources
        5.3 Executive Summary: Industry
        5.4 Direct Investment in Czech Republic
        5.4.1 Attitudes toward Foreign Direct Investment
        5.4.2 Organizational Structure of Investments
        5.4.3 National Treatment
        5.4.4 Exempted Sectors
        5.4.5 Complaints of Foreign Investors
        5.4.6 Conversion and Transfer Policies
        5.4.7 Expropriation and Compensation
        5.4.8 Dispute Settlement
        5.4.9 Performance Requirements/Incentives
        5.4.10 Right to Private Ownership and Establishment
        5.4.11 Protection of Property Rights
        5.4.12 Transparency of the Regulatory System
        5.4.13 Efficient Capital Markets and Portfolio Investments
        5.4.14 Corruption
        5.4.15 Bilateral Investment Agreements
        5.4.16 Labor
        5.4.17 Foreign-Trade Zones and Free Ports
6 MARKETING & DISTRIBUTION IN CZECH REPUBLIC
        6.1 Executive Summary
        6.2 Marketing and Distribution in Czech Republic
        6.2.1 Distribution Channel Options
        6.2.2 Agents/Distributors
        6.2.3 Franchising Activities
        6.2.4 Direct Marketing Options
        6.2.5 Joint Venture and Licensing Options
        6.2.6 Establishing an Office
        6.2.7 Selling Strategies
        6.2.8 Advertising Options
        6.2.9 Product Pricing
        6.2.10 Supplying Customer Service
        6.2.11 Public Sector Marketing
        6.2.12 Defense Procurement
        6.2.13 MOD and Armed Forces Staff
        6.2.14 Planning and Programming System for Defense Procurement
        6.2.15 Transparency and Accountability
        6.2.16 Intellectual Property Risks
        6.2.17 Hiring Local Counsel
        6.2.18 Performing Due Diligence
7 HUMAN RESOURCE ASSESSMENT IN CZECH REPUBLIC
        7.1 Executive Summary
        7.2 Human Resources in Czech Republic
        7.2.1 Unionization in Czech Republic
        7.2.2 Collective Bargaining in Czech Republic
        7.2.3 Workweek and Minimum Wages in Czech Republic
        7.2.4 Forced Labor in Czech Republic
        7.2.5 Working Ages and Child Labor in Czech Republic
8 POLITICAL RISK ASSESSMENT IN CZECH REPUBLIC
        8.1 Executive Summary: Government
        8.2 Executive Summary: Military Organization
        8.3 Democracy in Czech Republic
        8.4 Political Issues in Czech Republic
        8.4.1 Politics and the Business Environment
        8.4.2 The Political System
9 LEGAL RISK ASSESSMENT IN CZECH REPUBLIC
        9.1 Executive Summary
        9.2 Legal Issues in Czech Republic
        9.2.1 Privacy, Search and Seizure
        9.2.2 Trial Justice in Czech Republic
        9.2.3 Excessive Punishment in Czech Republic
10 CULTURAL AND DEMOGRAPHIC RISKS IN CZECH REPUBLIC
        10.1 Executive Summary
        10.2 Cultural Issues in Czech Republic
        10.2.1 Racial, Ethnic and Discrimination Issues in Czech Republic
        10.2.2 Women's Rights and Gender Issues in Czech Republic
        10.2.3 Religion in Czech Republic
        10.2.4 Fundamental Human Rights in Czech Republic
11 HISTORICAL BACKGROUND
        11.1 Social and Political History
        11.1.1 Overview of Key Historical Events
        11.1.2 The 1968 Soviet Invasion
        11.1.3 The Velvet Revolution
        11.1.4 Political and Governmental History
        11.1.5 National Security Issues
        11.1.6 Economic History
        11.1.7 Historical International Relations
        11.2 Business Customs in Czech Republic
        11.2.1 Local Business Practices
 

 

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