December 10, 2024 – In a notable shift in the ranks of corporate management excellence, Apple has claimed the title of “Best-Managed Company in the U.S.,” according to the “Management Top 250” list released by the Drucker Institute this year. This new position marks the end of Microsoft’s four-year streak at the top, as the tech giant has moved down to third place, while NVIDIA has risen to second.
Technology companies dominate this year’s rankings, with Apple leading the pack with a score of 92.1. NVIDIA follows closely with 90.1, and Microsoft rounds out the top three with 88.8. Other notable entries in the top ten include Intel at 78.5, Mastercard at 75.7, Johnson & Johnson at 75.5, Procter & Gamble at 75.2, Alphabet (Google’s parent company) at 74.2, Adobe at 73.9, and Philip Morris International at 73.8.
The “Management Top 250” ranking is based on the management principles of the late Peter Drucker, a renowned management guru. It evaluates companies comprehensively across various aspects of their management effectiveness. This year, 842 companies were assessed on five key areas: customer satisfaction, innovation, social responsibility, employee engagement and development, and financial strength.
The ranking utilizes data from 35 third-party metrics, which are then processed through a statistical model developed by the research team at the Drucker Institute, part of Claremont Graduate University. Additionally, Bendable Labs, a private company, collaborates with the Drucker Institute to calculate and interpret the relevant data, providing valuable insights into the state of corporate management in the U.S.
