Leadership in an Organization

Term Paper Proposal on Effective Leadership in Organizations

ABSTRACT

In today’s business world, effective leadership is gaining precedence over effective management. Leaders are not created overnight. Today the success of organizations and businesses are equal or perhaps more depending on effective and futuristic leadership.

This paper presents an analysis of the skills and qualities that contribute to the success of present day leaders and business organizations by studying the concepts and theories of successful and effective leadership and decision making, the significance of organizational assessment and enhancing organizational culture in effective and successful leadership.

Before attempting to analyze the concepts and theories of successful leadership, an understanding of the concept of leadership, its distinction from management, the importance of effective leadership in the present business scenario is imperative.

Mission Statement

Cipla’s Mission is to be a leading global healthcare company which uses technology and innovation to meet every day needs of all patients.

1 INTRODUCTION

Name: - Cipla Limited

Location: - Andhra Pradesh, India

Cipla is a global pharmaceutical company whose goal is ensuring no patient shall be denied access to high quality and affordable medicine and support. The company was founded by Dr. Khwaja Abdul Hameed as ‘The Chemical, Industrial and Pharmaceutical Laboratories’ in 1935.in 1935 and is based in Mumbai, India and is listed on the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) and its GDR (Global Depository Receipts) are listed on the Luxembourg Stock Exchange.

Cipla has 34 manufacturing units in 8 locations across India and has presence in 170 countries. Exports accounted for 48% US$780 million of its revenue for FY 2013-14. Cipla spent US$84 million. (5.4% of revenue) in FY 2013-14 on R&D activities. The primary focus areas for R&D were development of new formulations, drug-delivery systems and APIs (active...