Corporate Social Responsibility in Indian Pharmaceutical Industry An Exploratory Study Outlook of CSR in India History of CSR in India Philanthropy in Indian Society Modern Form of CSR in Indian Society Profile of Indian Pharmaceutical Industry Rationale for Selection CSR Activities by Indian Pharmaceutical Companies Major Influences Over CSR Activities Scope of CSR Activities Comparison of Indian & Western Pharmaceutical Companies This research paper is concerned with the recent practices of Indian pharmaceutical companies in the field of corporate social responsibility. For

This has a direct impact on cosmetics sales. In such countries there is a growing demand of higher quality products, even if this means higher priced brands. The use of technology in the cosmetics production is something more and more at hand, especially for cosmetics giants. This allows cosmetics producers to put a higher price on their products. Furthermore, this means increased profits. The awareness of health and wellness that characterizes consumers nowadays is extremely beneficial for

Diversification in Small and Medium Enterprises Adjustment and Renewal in the Aftermath of the Iraq War: A Case Study of Strategic and Functional Orientation for Diversification in a SME In this chapter, discussion will further explore how National United Group's (NUG) location decisions and its position in an industrial cluster are critical to understanding its strategic orientation, and also the design, implementation, and outcome of its diversification strategies in the post Iraqi

This is a particularly useful metric for retailers, because the fixed assets are typically the stores and land. The greater the degree to which the retailer can convert the stores and land to sales, the implication is that the retailer is a superior merchandiser. For Wal-Mart, the sales/net fixed assets ratio is 3.25. The RMA for this metric holds that 7.3 is "worst." This indicates that Wal-Mart is doing

875). Often success introduces complacency, rigidity, and over confidence that eventually erode a firm's capability and product relevance. Arie de Geus (1997) identified four main traits for a successful firm; the first is the ability to change with a changing environment (Lovas & Ghoshal, 2000, p.875). A successful firm is capable of creating community vision, purpose, and personality, and it is able to develop and maintain working relationships. Lastly, a

Business Level Corporate Level Strategies Business-Level Corporate-Level Strategies Analyze the business-level strategies Analyze the corporate-level strategies Analyze the competitive environment Difference in slow-cycle and fast-cycle markets The corporate strategy of a business is based on the vision and mission of the entity. It also lays a foundation stone for business and functional strategies. The industry sector specific to the business is also influential factor in developing strategies for a specific corporation. Diversification in related and unrelated