6. Until 1989 it listed only non-US industrial corporations under the title "International 500", while the Fortune 500 contained and still contains exclusively US corporations. Source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fortune_Global_500 January 25, 2011 4
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8. Since 1995, the list has had its current form, listing also top financial corporations and service providers by revenue. Source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fortune_Global_500 5
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10. This list ranks only public companies, or those which have issued securities through an offering and which are traded on the stock market. Source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fortune_Global_500 6
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12. In addition, academic and business researchers look to these companies to learn about best practices in various industries and to discover the secrets to their business and financial success. Source: http://www.answers.com/topic/fortune-500#ixzz1Bpxm3Vud 7
58. Disgruntled employees don't care about the company which means they don't care about their work and the customers. So a lot of emphasis is given on employee satisfaction.
59. It includes their work, surrounding environment, pay and growth opportunities.
60. An efficient reward system is present in these companies, to reward those who make steady improvements and perform beyond expectations, which includes profit sharing.January 25, 2011 45
