Programme
Diploma in Information Technology
Module
Module Code
Information System 1B
INS120
NQF Level
Credits
Assessment
Type
5
10
Individual Assignment
Semester
Due Date
2nd
30 November 2020
Total marks
50
Pass mark
50%
Weighting
10%
Examiner
France Ledwaba
Moderator
Innocent Ramatladi
This question paper consists of 2 pages including the cover page.
INSTRUCTIONS:
Read the following instructions CAREFULLY:
1. Assignments must be presented in the correct format. Your assignment should
be typed – Arial font 12; 1.5 spacing; Justified (ctrl + J))
2. Ensure that your details and the name of your campus are clearly indicated on
the cover page of your assignment.
3. Please note that it is your responsibility to retain copies of your assessments
4. Use the Harvard method of Referencing for citing your sources.
5. Use current research sources, preferably not older than five years.
6. A Check for Plagiarism report MUST be attached to each assignment
submission.
Semester 2
It is in your own interest to present your work neatly.
QUESTION 1
(20 marks)
Write the full names and examples of the acronyms below:
a) BI
b) VR
c) MIS
d) GPS
e) EIS
f) EDI
g) EFT
h) UI
i) EIP
j) CAD
QUESTION 2
(30 marks)
Using practical examples discuss E-Commerce marketplaces.
QUESTION 3
Discuss the components of organisational planning.
Semester 2
(30marks)
QUESTION 4
(20marks)
Supply Chain Management (SCM) Supply chain management is the management of
the flow of goods and services and includes all processes that transform raw
materials into final products. It involves the active streamlining of a business's supplyside activities to maximize customer value and gain a competitive advantage in the
marketplace. SCM represents an effort by suppliers to develop and implement supply
chains that are as efficient and economical as possible. Supply chains cover
everything from production to product development to the information systems
needed to direct these undertakings.
4.1 List some fundamental ways in which SCM helps the company.
4.2 What are the goals of SCM in the company?
4.3 What are the roles and activities of SCM in business?
∞End of Assignment 2∞
Semester 2