orgtheory quiz #2: what's the world's oldest firm?

Hey, tough guy! Think you’re “the situation?” Answer me this: what’s the world’s oldest firm?

It’s Hyoshi Ryokan. It’s an inn in Japan. Been running since 718. The previous record holder was Kongo Gumi, a Japanese construction firm, founded in 578 and running till 2006. Here’s a list of other old firms, compiled by b-school prof  William O’Hara.

Didn’t get that? You flunk into demography!

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