Register - Log In


FunTrivia Homepage



  • New Questions

  • Unanswered


  • Post a Question
  • Goto Qn #





    Archives

    What is the biggest company in the world?

    Question #20847. Asked by Sam. (Jul 23 02 1:04 AM)


    Friar Tuck

    Wal-Mart according to
    http://detnews.com/2002/business/0204/01/-454476.htm

    Jul 23 02, 6:49 AM
    Son of The Household Cavalry

    I am taking bets on who will be the first to question what Sam means by biggest.

    Jul 23 02, 7:16 AM
    mibmob

    What does Sam mean by the Biggest?
    (did you win your bet SOTHC?!)

    Jul 23 02, 11:44 AM
    Sam

    Employees.

    Jul 23 02, 11:54 AM
    Son of The Household Cavalry

    I was only taking bets and did not place one. I broke even as there were a few joint favourites.

    If you search using 'biggest employer in the world' you get quite a few: -

    The Indian Railway Company claims to be the biggest employer in the world - 1.65 million people work there.
    members.tripod.co.uk/uditpatidar/first.html

    China Petro-Chemical Corporation is the biggest employer in the world according to www.smartregion.com.au/redlands/smart_business/ smart_business.asp

    The US Federal government is the single biggest employer in the world according to www.smarttech.com/company/mediacenter/ press/releases/woffice.asp

    Jul 23 02, 12:50 PM
    Barrow boy

    I did a lot of research on this once in order to answer a question. As I remember it, Wal-mart's US employees number around 900,000 - more than twice as much as the next US company (which I think was IBM). But furthermore, they employ around 400,000 more in their foreign subsidiaries, making them the largest US employer of non-US employees. Sorry, I can't quote a source but I really don't feel like doing it all over again!

    Jul 23 02, 4:28 PM


    Find something useful here? Please help us spread the word about FunTrivia. Recommend this page below!


    Sign up to see all responses!

    Create a Free ID instantly to see all recent responses, post your own follow-ups or questions, and access over 1,000,000 trivia questions!

    Choose a User Name:
    Your Email Address:
    Choose a Password:

    I agree by the terms outlined in FunTrivia's Conditions of Use





    Other Similar Questions & Answers


    Which of the following is the biggest automative component company in the world (Baan, SAP, Delphi, or Zenovus)?

    This company formed printing tickets and timetables for Chicago railway companies. The owner saved the company during the great fire by burying printing presses in sand. The company is now the biggest name in its field. What is it?

    Where is the biggest mall in the world and by how much is it bigger than the second biggest?

    Suggested Related FunTrivia Quizzes - 90,000 currently online

    1 "Company"
    This quiz is based on the fourth episode of the seventh season of "Will & Grace", titled, "Company". Good luck!
    'Will & Grace' - Season 7 Average
    10 Q
    NalaMarie
    Apr 04 09
    180 plays
    2 Bad Company
    Bad Company was a rock group which dominated the FM music charts during the 1970s. I hope that this quiz will bring back some fond memories of a great band. Enjoy!
    Bad Company Tough
    10 Q
    mrgrouchy
    Apr 03 09
    507 plays
    3 Easy Company
    At ease, paratroopers. I'm back with another quiz about my favorite series. It covers all aspects of the show instead of just quotations this time. Set up those roadblocks and move out.
    Band of Brothers Average
    15 Q
    Caseena
    Feb 26 10
    573 plays




    "Ask FunTrivia" is for entertainment purposes only, and answers offered are unverified and unchecked by FunTrivia. We cannot guarantee the accuracy or veracity of ANY statement posted. Feel free to post an updated response if you feel that an answer is inadequate or incorrect. Please thoroughly research items where accuracy is important to you using multiple reliable sources. By accessing our website, you agree to be bound by our terms of service.