Questions 1. What barriers to entry has Goodyear created or taken advantage of? 2. Goodyear has production facilities throughout the world. What competitive advantages might global production provide Goodyear? 3. How do tire manufacturing facilities in Japan fit in with Goodyear's strategy to create shareholder value? 4. How will Bridgestone's acquisition of Firestone affect Goodyear? How might Goodyear respond to this move by Bridgestone