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Table of Contents
Intro
About This Book
Contents
About the Authors
List of Figures
List of Tables
1 Introduction
1.1 Introduction
1.2 The Structure of the Book
1.3 Objective of the Book
1.4 Background
1.5 History of Business in Bangladesh
1.6 History of Business in Sri Lanka
1.6.1 Ethnic Composition
1.7 Why Study Bangladesh
1.8 Why Study Sri Lanka
1.9 Who Will Benefit
1.10 Is There a Future for FDI and Entrepreneurship in Company Development?
1.11 Discussion
1.12 Conclusions
References
2 Business Environment
2.1 Introduction
2.1.1 Bangladesh
2.1.2 Sri Lanka
2.2 Background
2.2.1 Bangladesh
2.2.2 Sri Lanka
2.3 Major Trends in Business Activity in Bangladesh and Sri Lanka
2.3.1 Sri Lanka
2.3.2 Sri Lanka's Trade Activities
2.4 Description of Popular Business Ventures
2.4.1 Franchising-Bangladesh and Sri Lanka
2.4.2 Direct Marketing
2.4.3 Joint Ventures/Licensing
2.5 How Is Globalization Affecting Market Structures and Business Opportunities?
2.5.1 Globalization and Sri Lanka
2.6 Trading Blocs-I.E., European Union, African Union Effect on Business and Marketing
2.7 The Current Doing Business Framework in Bangladesh and Sri Lanka
2.7.1 Sri Lanka
2.8 Discussion
2.9 Conclusion
References
3 Historical Perspective on Doing Business in Bangladesh
3.1 Introduction
3.2 Background
3.2.1 The Opportunities of Doing Business in Bangladesh
3.3 Import Substitution vs Domestic Economic Liberalization vs Export-Led Growth
3.4 Debt Issues
3.5 Infrastructure
3.6 Specific Industries That Have Thrived or Failed
3.7 Discussion
3.8 Conclusion
References
4 Historical Perspective on Doing Business in Sri Lanka
4.1 Introduction
4.2 Background
4.3 Import Substitution vs. Domestic Economic Liberalization vs. Export-Led Growth
4.4 Debt Issues
4.5 Infrastructure
4.6 Specific Industries That Have Thrived or Failed
4.7 Discussion
4.8 Conclusion
References
5 Cultural Issues Affecting Business Activity in Bangladesh
5.1 Introduction
5.2 Background
5.3 National Culture and Subcultures
5.4 Social Structures
5.5 Religion
5.6 Personal Communication
5.7 Values and Attitudes
5.8 Education
5.9 Manners and Customs
5.10 Discussion
5.11 Conclusion
References
6 Cultural Issues Affecting Business Activity in Sri Lanka
6.1 Introduction
6.2 Background
6.3 National Culture and Subcultures
6.4 Social Structures
6.5 Religion
6.6 Personal Communication
6.7 Values and Attitudes
6.8 Education
6.9 Manners and Customs
6.10 Discussion
6.11 Conclusion
References
7 The Political Climate in Bangladesh
7.1 Introduction
7.2 Background
7.2.1 Way Forward
7.3 Regional Political Issues that Affect Business-Transparency Issues
7.4 Political Systems
7.5 Political Risk
About This Book
Contents
About the Authors
List of Figures
List of Tables
1 Introduction
1.1 Introduction
1.2 The Structure of the Book
1.3 Objective of the Book
1.4 Background
1.5 History of Business in Bangladesh
1.6 History of Business in Sri Lanka
1.6.1 Ethnic Composition
1.7 Why Study Bangladesh
1.8 Why Study Sri Lanka
1.9 Who Will Benefit
1.10 Is There a Future for FDI and Entrepreneurship in Company Development?
1.11 Discussion
1.12 Conclusions
References
2 Business Environment
2.1 Introduction
2.1.1 Bangladesh
2.1.2 Sri Lanka
2.2 Background
2.2.1 Bangladesh
2.2.2 Sri Lanka
2.3 Major Trends in Business Activity in Bangladesh and Sri Lanka
2.3.1 Sri Lanka
2.3.2 Sri Lanka's Trade Activities
2.4 Description of Popular Business Ventures
2.4.1 Franchising-Bangladesh and Sri Lanka
2.4.2 Direct Marketing
2.4.3 Joint Ventures/Licensing
2.5 How Is Globalization Affecting Market Structures and Business Opportunities?
2.5.1 Globalization and Sri Lanka
2.6 Trading Blocs-I.E., European Union, African Union Effect on Business and Marketing
2.7 The Current Doing Business Framework in Bangladesh and Sri Lanka
2.7.1 Sri Lanka
2.8 Discussion
2.9 Conclusion
References
3 Historical Perspective on Doing Business in Bangladesh
3.1 Introduction
3.2 Background
3.2.1 The Opportunities of Doing Business in Bangladesh
3.3 Import Substitution vs Domestic Economic Liberalization vs Export-Led Growth
3.4 Debt Issues
3.5 Infrastructure
3.6 Specific Industries That Have Thrived or Failed
3.7 Discussion
3.8 Conclusion
References
4 Historical Perspective on Doing Business in Sri Lanka
4.1 Introduction
4.2 Background
4.3 Import Substitution vs. Domestic Economic Liberalization vs. Export-Led Growth
4.4 Debt Issues
4.5 Infrastructure
4.6 Specific Industries That Have Thrived or Failed
4.7 Discussion
4.8 Conclusion
References
5 Cultural Issues Affecting Business Activity in Bangladesh
5.1 Introduction
5.2 Background
5.3 National Culture and Subcultures
5.4 Social Structures
5.5 Religion
5.6 Personal Communication
5.7 Values and Attitudes
5.8 Education
5.9 Manners and Customs
5.10 Discussion
5.11 Conclusion
References
6 Cultural Issues Affecting Business Activity in Sri Lanka
6.1 Introduction
6.2 Background
6.3 National Culture and Subcultures
6.4 Social Structures
6.5 Religion
6.6 Personal Communication
6.7 Values and Attitudes
6.8 Education
6.9 Manners and Customs
6.10 Discussion
6.11 Conclusion
References
7 The Political Climate in Bangladesh
7.1 Introduction
7.2 Background
7.2.1 Way Forward
7.3 Regional Political Issues that Affect Business-Transparency Issues
7.4 Political Systems
7.5 Political Risk