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ASSIGNMENT 2 ,2024
MARCH 13, 2024
UNISA
[Company address]
, ASSESSMENT 2
INSTRUCTIONS
Follow an essay format structure (introduction, heading/subheadings, and conclusion)
when answering a mini essay.
Do not copy and paste from sources. If you do so, you will be guilty of plagiarism, and
you will lose marks.
Do not simply quote sources without showing your understanding of them by expressing
concepts and ideas in your own words.
Use the Harvard referencing style for in-text references and for the list of references at
the end of the assignment.
Give yourself plenty of time to submit your assignment. Do not wait until the last minute.
Mini essays should be one and half pages long
QUESTION 1
Explain with the aid of three suitable examples from your organisation, the distinctions
amongst the three types of organisational knowledge. [10]
QUESTION 2
Discuss with the aid of three sources factors that drives organisations to adopt knowledge
management. [10]
QUESTION 3
It is important to manage information and knowledge particularly in the current
information and knowledge society. Discuss five key barriers of knowledge management
in a n o rga nisa tion o f you r cho ice (mini essa y). [10]
QUESTION 4
Discuss ten specific changes that can be made to develop a learning organisation (mini
essays) [10]
QUESTION 5
As an information manager of an organisation, explain what benefits can accrue from
using ICTs in information and knowledge management (mini essay). [10]
ASSIGNMENT 2 ,2024
MARCH 13, 2024
UNISA
[Company address]
, ASSESSMENT 2
INSTRUCTIONS
Follow an essay format structure (introduction, heading/subheadings, and conclusion)
when answering a mini essay.
Do not copy and paste from sources. If you do so, you will be guilty of plagiarism, and
you will lose marks.
Do not simply quote sources without showing your understanding of them by expressing
concepts and ideas in your own words.
Use the Harvard referencing style for in-text references and for the list of references at
the end of the assignment.
Give yourself plenty of time to submit your assignment. Do not wait until the last minute.
Mini essays should be one and half pages long
QUESTION 1
Explain with the aid of three suitable examples from your organisation, the distinctions
amongst the three types of organisational knowledge. [10]
QUESTION 2
Discuss with the aid of three sources factors that drives organisations to adopt knowledge
management. [10]
QUESTION 3
It is important to manage information and knowledge particularly in the current
information and knowledge society. Discuss five key barriers of knowledge management
in a n o rga nisa tion o f you r cho ice (mini essa y). [10]
QUESTION 4
Discuss ten specific changes that can be made to develop a learning organisation (mini
essays) [10]
QUESTION 5
As an information manager of an organisation, explain what benefits can accrue from
using ICTs in information and knowledge management (mini essay). [10]
