Post 2A (an original post, followed by a response post to another student) is to completed by the end of the first week of Period 2. Post 2B (an original post, followed by a response post to another student) is to be completed by the end of the second week of Period 2. 2A Goal setting is an important aspect of management. Describe the processes used in establishing goals and how strategies are formulated to achieve these goals.

2B From theGarcia-Alvarez,Mariz-Perez, andAlvarez, M. T. (2011)article and additional sources, discuss the importance of developing and sustaining structural capital in an organization. How can it be used to gain a competitive advantage and add value? As stated in the article, Capital Structure is the part of knowledge that an organization is able to develop, systemize, and internalize. This type of capital allows for organizational effectiveness improvement through the transmission of knowledge.