How Scandal-Plagued Recruit Holdings Came Back From the Brink

The video discusses Recruit Holdings, a Japanese tech giant with a $46 billion valuation, aiming to attract the most consumers globally by 2030. The company faced a major scandal in 1988, leading to the resignation of the Japanese Prime Minister. Despite this, Recruit managed to recover by retaining customer trust and paying off debts. Today, it operates in three main segments: IT, a ribbon model for value creation, and staffing. Recruit's strategy focuses on ethical growth and global expansion, aiming to have the most users by 2030.

What is the valuation of Recruit Holdings as mentioned in the video?

• $46 billion

• $30 billion

• $60 billion

• $50 billion

What major event in the 1980s significantly impacted Recruit Holdings?

• A technological breakthrough

• A merger with a US company

• A major scandal involving stock shares

• A global expansion

How did Recruit Holdings' employees respond to the crisis following the scandal?

• They resigned en masse

• They shifted focus to new markets

• They sought new investors

• They reached out to customers to regain trust

What is one of the business segments of Recruit Holdings?

• Automobile manufacturing

• Pharmaceuticals

• Retail

• IT and matching platforms

What is the 'ribbon model' mentioned in the video?

• A financial investment plan

• A model to create value for both consumers and clients

• A new marketing strategy

• A recruitment process

What is Recruit Holdings' ambition for 2030?

• To expand into five new countries

• To become the largest tech company

• To double their revenue

• To have the most users globally

What ethical standpoint does Recruit Holdings' growth strategy emphasize?

• Maximizing profits

• Satisfying customers

• Reducing costs

• Increasing market share