With more people, however, come new challenges. Lynn Fritz of Fritz Cos. Mobilizing a work force of 7,000 can be quite daunting. We do not think we can increase shareholder value unless we grow employee understanding. One measure of how well we are doing is substantial employee participation in our stock-purchasing program.
Respondents divide along lines reflecting how capital intensive their business are.
Meredith's Rehm feels it's a key indicator. With expectations high for the future, the investment community will expect us to grow at a similar rate over the next three years. Maintaining growth, says Applied Materials' Morgan, is important. But Peoplesoft's Duffield, whose company is less dependent upon raising capital, shifts the emphasis. But if our customers are happy, they are our best salespeople.