Bridgestone Americas, Inc.: Organizational Development Project

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Dr. Black,

The company selected for the organizational development project is Bridgestone Americas, Inc. Bridgestone Americas, Inc. (BSAM) is a subsidiary of the Bridgestone Corporation (BCJ). The headquarters for Bridgestone Americas, Inc. located in Nashville, Tennessee. The portfolio of products and services includes tires, roofing materials, air springs, automobile services and industrial fibers and textiles.

Bridgestone Americas, Inc. recorded revenues were $16, 859.3 million in the 2013 fiscal year that ended December 2013. (Bridgestone Americas, Inc. , 2014, p. 3). Currently, the company operates in the United States, Canada, and Latin America. In addition, the company operates sales divisions and manufacturing facilities in several

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