America's Most Admired Companies 2008

10 Most Admired for managing talent

BMW and Walt Disney are among the companies that get top marks for people management.

By Cait Murphy
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Fortune Brands
Management rank: 4*
Industry rank in Household Products: 1

The stock has had a rough time in the past year, but people find it rewarding to work on the company's sterling brands in spirits, household products and golf.

See how Fortune Brands rates in 8 key areas
Last updated March 04 2008: 10:52 AM ET

Medco
BMW
Disney
Fortune Brands
Starbucks
GE
Accenture
International Paper
Herman Miller
P&G
* Tied with Starbucks
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