Comments on: World’s Most Admired Companies: Top 50

By: Vernon McIntire, Des Peres, Missouri

Vernon McIntire, Des Peres, Missouri — Sun, 12 Jul 2009 18:12:27 +0000

I would place GE as one to indicated how we as a country are going to rebound from this recession.

By: XH Alexandria, Melbourne, Victoria

XH Alexandria, Melbourne, Victoria — Sat, 09 May 2009 04:28:17 +0000

As an employee of GE, I can share with you, from personal experience, that this is a great company to work for.
GE has demonstrated, especially during the last few turbulent months, the ability to adapt to change, innovate and its ongoing commitment to recognise top talents/leaders.
I am proud and feel fortunate to have been given the opportunity to be part of the global GE community as I know we are working towards a common goal – i.e. using our imagination to make a measurable difference to individuals, communities and our world, every second of the day.

By: May Turner, Edmond, OK

May Turner, Edmond, OK — Fri, 24 Apr 2009 00:18:00 +0000

GE #9? Are you kidding? I wouldn’t buy a can opener from them

By: Angela, Des Moines, IA

Angela, Des Moines, IA — Sun, 19 Apr 2009 19:51:44 +0000

Our country is in the midst of the greatest economic crisis/tragedy of our generation. I want to thank Fortune for putting together this list, and showcasing companies like FedEx for making difficult decisions to ensure the future health and recovery of our economy. I am a bit disturbed by the reader comments because it is apparent to me that some Americans are blaming their employers instead of working harder on the solutions. Negativity will only impede progress. Take personal responsibility for what YOU can control. Look ahead, not back.

By: Ron Chicago Il.

Ron Chicago Il. — Fri, 06 Mar 2009 18:37:57 +0000

To Len from NY.
If you are so disenchanted with the company you work @ Fedex, why are you still there. It seems to me a man of your ilk could find another company to complain to.

By: Thomas, Tallinn, Estonia

Thomas, Tallinn, Estonia — Fri, 06 Mar 2009 10:07:18 +0000

This list is so ridicilous! Why on earth there are Bank of America,J.P. Morgan Chase and Goldman Sachs?! These days it’s hard to find people who admire those companies! And then NESTLE! Social responsibilities? Do they even know what that means!

By: James, Louisville, KY

James, Louisville, KY — Fri, 06 Mar 2009 05:43:11 +0000

UPS not sure were you got your information but I would take UPS’ balance sheet and inovation and put it against any other company out there.

Innovation 2
People management 2
Use of corporate assets 2
Social responsibility 1
Quality of management 2
Financial soundness 2
Long-term investment 2
Quality of products/services 2
Global competitiveness 2

By: JT San Diego CA

JT San Diego CA — Thu, 05 Mar 2009 22:15:10 +0000

According to this list, I have worked my way DOWN from BofA to Nokia. Laughable! Nokia is a great place to work, BofA, well, not so much.

By: Jessica, Redlands, CA

Jessica, Redlands, CA — Thu, 05 Mar 2009 22:13:29 +0000

I admire none of these companies.
Wal-Mart? Procter and Gamble? MCDONALD’S? These are literally THE MOST CORRUPT companies of all time. The only thing these companies are good at is exploiting workers and manufacturing most of the products in China.
And McDonalds offering healthier options and shedding their “Supersize Me” reputation? No way. Anything “healthy” from their is loaded with chemicals and calories, it merely mimics a healthy diet.

By: Bob, Tampa FL

Bob, Tampa FL — Thu, 05 Mar 2009 21:18:03 +0000

While the list has many questionable rankings, “all” the companies listed are not American. Seven of the top 50, including Toyota at #3, are not American.

By: Todd, Austin, TX

Todd, Austin, TX — Thu, 05 Mar 2009 20:30:23 +0000

To those that this is intended, and you know who you are, are you BLIND or just selfish. When it comes down to it, a company first exists because of the founders, whomever that may be, and anybody employed beyond that is a bonus. If YOU were losing $$ would you not cut so you could continue to pay YOUR bills? Grow up, a job is not a right, its a privilage. I took the 5% pay cut at FDX and its the best thing FDX could have done, IM STILL EMPLOYED. So I had to give up something that FDX has allowed me to enjoy through my employment, whether it be a toy, eating out, or cable. Hats off to the Leadership at FDX for doing the right thing so we could still employee our workforce. Sure there are hrs reductions. How would YOU expect to pay the same wages when there is less work…. ITS SIMPLE PEOPLE. FDX is an Admirable Company.

By: D akron ohio

D akron ohio — Thu, 05 Mar 2009 18:59:40 +0000

GM and Chrysler are struggling because of poor management, poor product quality, and an out of date UNION. You blame people for buying the best product, thats not hipocryts that is smart

By: John Toronto Canada

John Toronto Canada — Thu, 05 Mar 2009 17:02:20 +0000

“canada is one big bailout”

Thank you Mr Anonymous. Have the courage to even post your name.

I also happend to mention Australia and its companies i.e. Quantas – their safety record and financial results – McQuarie – their financial management results. Perhaps the entire Austrailian mining sector overlooked?

As noted by another poster HSBC among the Banks?

Is Embracer – the Brazilian aerospace compny here. I could not find it.

Perhaps the most ammusing comment is a South Carolina resident who stated ” shorting this list”; maybe apt.

The low level of informed journalism in this article is overly apparent to anyone who has even a brief concept of how the international landscape has changed since 2001 – let alone last quarter.

By: B-man, Chicago, IL

B-man, Chicago, IL — Thu, 05 Mar 2009 16:25:10 +0000

This is one of the most ridiculous ranking I’ve ever seen. The companies that are ranked high must have been paying a fortune to get the ranks. For example, Walmart… Innovation #2? What innovation? People management #3? They suck. They don’t treat their people well. Another one, BMW quality is #1? Their electrical components break all the time. Very few of their vehicles are recommended by the Consumer Report.

This is just ridiculous. Absolutely deceiving.

By: zack foster, vicksburg, michigan

zack foster, vicksburg, michigan — Thu, 05 Mar 2009 14:03:44 +0000

you people are hipocryts. you wonder why GM and chrysler are struggling, its because u people buy foreign cars.

By: Prerit Souda, Dallas, TX

Prerit Souda, Dallas, TX — Thu, 05 Mar 2009 13:53:45 +0000

I think that this list should have been called America’s Most Admired and not World’s. It leaves out many of the highly admired companies of Europe and Asia.
But that’s obvious because Fortune is much better known in US than in other parts.And readers who would have voted were solely americans.

By: Will, Greenville, SC

Will, Greenville, SC — Thu, 05 Mar 2009 11:07:57 +0000

Shorting this list.

By: Joe, Redding, Ca

Joe, Redding, Ca — Wed, 04 Mar 2009 21:36:18 +0000

Interesting that Accenture is designated a US industry, while their whole business is outsourcing US jobs to other countries. Criminals.

By: Warren, Minneapolis, MN

Warren, Minneapolis, MN — Wed, 04 Mar 2009 18:07:23 +0000

How can Wal-Mart receive a score of 2 for Social Responsibility when it has been widely recognized as a company that employs exploited foreign workers? Find the pulitzer prize winning articles that were written in the LA Times a few years back if you don’t believe me…

Target is a far superior employer and company in general. I also don’t feel like a redneck when I shop there. That helps too…

By: Jason, Minneapolis MN

Jason, Minneapolis MN — Wed, 04 Mar 2009 17:52:04 +0000

Target and ‘people management’ should be way way…way down the list. And this was before the layoffs at corporate. They don’t develop their people at all as a whole and their HR processes are horrid.