Site selection in Europe: understanding change and diversity

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Opportunities for American firms to operate in the European Community are growing. However, taking advantage of these opportunities requires careful planning and decision making. Corporate aims must be well defined before a site is chosen. Furthermore, regional differences and cultural diversities need to be taken into account before deciding on a European location. Finally, it should be understood that Europeans look more to long-term gains rather than immediate success, which will mean that achievement of goals will take time and much effort.

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The countries of the European Community: a primer for corporate site seekers

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The 12 nations comprising the European Community (EC) are diverse, both in culture and in economy. These variations must be taken into consideration before a company site is chosen for operations in Europe. Cultural differences, labor supply, economic incentives and the infrastructure of the different countries are discussed. The EC member nations are Belgium, Denmark, France, Germany, Greece, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, Portugal, Spain and the UK.

United Kingdom, Italy, Greece, Denmark, Netherlands, France, Ireland, Belgium, Spain, Luxembourg

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Watching where you money goes

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Labor costs in the European Union, worldwide utility costs, and the top 10 U.S. cities for finding quality women workers are discussed and tabulated. In the European Union, Portugal has the lowest hourly labor costs at US$6.25, while Germany has the highest at $27.14. Japan has the highest utility costs, at a total of $7,256 per year, while South Africa has the lowest, at $1,931. The top U.S. cities for women include Ann Arbor, Michigan, and Burlington, Vermont.

United States, Japan, Germany, European Union, Wages, Electric, Gas & Water Utilities, Utilities, Portugal, ELECTRIC, GAS, AND SANITARY SERVICES, Statistical Data Included, Prices and rates, Energy industries, Energy industry, Public utilities, Working women, Labor costs

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