ICT2642/101/3/2021

Tutorial Letter 101/3/2021

Business Informatics 2B
ICT2642

Semesters 1 and 2

School of Computing

IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Please register on myUnisa, activate your myLife email address and
make sure that you have regular access to the myUnisa module
website, ICT2642-2021-S1/S2, as well as your group website.

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1 INTRODUCTION ............................................................................................................................... 3
2 PURPOSE AND OUTCOMES .......................................................................................................... 3
2.1 Purpose .............................................................................................................................................. 3
2.2 Outcomes........................................................................................................................................... 3
3 LECTURER(S) AND CONTACT DETAILS ...................................................................................... 5
3.1 Lecturer(s).......................................................................................................................................... 5
3.2 Department ........................................................................................................................................ 5
3.3 University ........................................................................................................................................... 5
4 RESOURCES .................................................................................................................................... 6
4.1 Prescribed books ............................................................................................................................... 6
4.2 Recommended books ........................................................................................................................ 7
4.3 Electronic reserves (e-reserves) .................................................................................................... 8
4.4 Library services and resources information ...................................................................................... 8
5 STUDENT SUPPORT SERVICES .................................................................................................... 8
6 STUDY PLAN .................................................................................................................................... 9
7 PRACTICAL WORK AND WORK-INTEGRATED LEARNING ..................................................... 10
8 ASSESSMENT ................................................................................................................................ 10
8.1 Assessment criteria ......................................................................................................................... 10
8.2 Assessment plan ............................................................................................................................. 10
8.2.1 General assignment numbers/ unique numbers and due dates..................................................... 10
8.2.2 Unique assignment numbers ....................................................................................................... 10
8.3 Submission of assignments ............................................................................................................. 11
8.4 The assignments ............................................................................................................................. 11
8.5 Other assessment methods ............................................................................................................ 11
8.6 The examination .............................................................................................................................. 11
9 FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS ............................................................................................ 11
10 SOURCES CONSULTED ............................................................................................................... 12
11 IN CLOSING .................................................................................................................................... 12
12 ADDENDUM .................................................................................................................................... 13

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1 INTRODUCTION
Dear Student
Greetings and welcome to Business Informatics 2B
We are pleased to welcome you to Business Informatics IIB and hope that you will find it both
interesting and rewarding. We shall do our best to make your study of this module successful.
You will be well on your way to success if you start studying early in the year and resolve to do
the assignment(s) properly.
This is the first and last tutorial letter that you will receive. This tutorial letter contains important
information about the scheme of work, resources and assignments for this module. We urge
you to read it carefully and to keep it at hand when working through the study material,
preparing the assignment(s), preparing for the examination and directing questions to your
lecturers.
Please read Tutorial Letter 301 in combination with Tutorial Letter 101 as it gives you an idea of
generally important information when studying at a distance and within a particular College.
In Tutorial Letter 101, you will find the assignments and assessment criteria as well as
instructions on the preparation and submission of assignments and the examination. This
tutorial letter also provides all the information you need regarding the prescribed study material
and other resources and how to obtain it. Please study this information carefully and make sure
that you obtain the prescribed material as soon as possible.
We have also included certain general and administrative information about this module.
Please study this section of the tutorial letter carefully.
We hope that you will enjoy this module and wish you all the best!

2 PURPOSE AND OUTCOMES

2.1 Purpose
This module will be useful to provide intermediate qualified business analyst with the knowledge
to understand information systems and management strategies and the skills to explain how to
manage data resources and identify the role of the internet in a business environment, describe
the enterprise applications and integrations of business processes and enhancing decision
making in the organization
2.2 Outcomes
Specific outcome 1
Demonstrate a sound knowledge and understanding of organisation, management and
networked enterprise.
Assessment criteria:
➢ The description contains the important features of organizations that managers need to
know to build information systems effectively.
➢ The description contains an evaluation of the impact of systems on business.
➢ The description shows the assessment of how information systems support the activities
of managers.
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 ➢ The description assesses the challenges posed by strategic information systems and
management solutions.
➢ Students describe the importance of information systems in an organization.

Students explain the different types of information systems, organizations, management and
strategies
Specific outcome 2:
Demonstrate a sound knowledge and understanding of information technology infrastructure.
Assessment criteria:
➢ Students explain the different IT infrastructures and platforms and the management of
data resources.
➢ The description contains the levels of IT infrastructure.
➢ The description outlines the organization of data in a traditional as well as in a new
environment.

Specific outcome 3:

Demonstrate a sound knowledge and understanding of key system application for the digital
age.

Assessment criteria:
➢ Students explain the redesign of an organizational infrastructure.
➢ Students explain the business value of systems and of managing change.
➢ Students explain the management of international information systems.
➢ The explanation describes the correlation of information systems to the business plan.
➢ The description explains business process reengineering and process improvement.
➢ The explanation outlines the business value of information systems.
➢ The explanation outlines the importance of change management in information systems.

Specific outcome 4:

Demonstrate a sound knowledge building and managing systems.

Assessment criteria:
➢ Students describe the enterprise applications and the integration of business processes.
➢ Students explain how knowledge is managed in an organization.
➢ Students explain the process to enhance decision making in an organization.
➢ The enterprise applications contain enterprise systems, supply chain management
systems and customer relationship management systems.
➢ Knowledge contains knowledge management and the different knowledge management
systems.
➢ The explanation identifies the different decision making and decision support systems.

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3 LECTURER(S) AND CONTACT DETAILS

3.1 Lecturer(s)
Primary lecturer: Mrs. Mmafani Serote
Department: Computer Science
Telephone: 0116709180
E-mail: serotm@unisa.ac.za

Before you contact us telephonically, check if we are available. The School of Computing has a
dedicated website, called Osprey: http://osprey.unisa.ac.za/. Select the option “SoC registered
students”. Select your module codes on the right-hand side; ICT2642. You will then be able to
see who is available and which telephone numbers or e-mail addresses can be used contact
us. Only queries about the content of this module should be directed to your lecturers. Please
have your study material with you when you contact them.

3.2 Department
The School of Computing can be contacted at:
Telephone number: 011 670 9200
E-mail: computing@unisa.ac.za

3.3 University
University of South Africa - Florida Campus

Contact addresses for the various administrative departments are included in Study@Unisa,
which you received with your study package. Students are encouraged to communicate with
the university through the following channels:
• Unisa website (http://www.unisa.ac.za)
All study-related information is now available on the new Unisa corporate website
in both web and mobi formats.

• myUnisa (https://my.unisa.ac.za/portal & https://my.unisa.ac.za/portal/pda)

Students can access their own information via the myUnisa website or mobi site.

• E-mail (study-info@unisa.ac.za)
Students may send an e-mail to study-info@unisa.ac.za to contact Unisa via e-
mail.

• Fax (012 429 4150)

Students will be able to fax their enquiries to 012 429 4150, where after it will be
distributed to and processed by the relevant department.

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4 RESOURCES
4.1 Prescribed books
The prescribed textbook for this module is:
Management Information Systems: Managing the Digital Firm, Global Edition, 16/E
By: Kenneth C. Laudon; Jane P. Laudon
Publisher: Pearson (Intl)
Print ISBN: 9781292296562, 1292296569
eText ISBN: 9781292296623, 1292296623
Edition: 16th
Copyright year: 2021
Please note that you must get the shrink-wrapped version of the textbook that has the
access code for MyMISLab, PLEASE DO NOT PURCHASE A TEXTBOOK WITHOUT AN
ACCESS CODE from the bookstores.
How to purchase an access code from Pearson and to register with myMISLab

To access myMISLab you need to purchase an access code by sending an e-mail to

pearson-za.ebooksupport@pearson.com .

Please do not make deposits for myMISLab access code without getting a reply from this e-mail
address. Please send an e-mail for yourself and not for a group of people. Include your UNISA
student number and mention the module code – ICT2642. They will confirm your registration
status and reply to your e-mail with a reference number and banking details. You need to
deposit the money into Pearson’s account (using the reference number that was issued to you).
Once you make payment then please e-mail the above address again with proof of payment.
Pearson’s will reconcile with the reference number issued to you and tick off ‘Payment
received’. They will then send you another e-mail with the access code. You must use this
access code to register with MyMISLab.

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4.2 Recommended books

There are no other recommended books for this module

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4.3 Electronic reserves (e-reserves)
www.pearsonmylabandmastering.com
E-reserves can be downloaded from the library catalogue. More information is available at:
http://libguides.unisa.ac.za/request/request

4.4 Library services and resources information

The Unisa Library offers a range of information services and resources:

• for brief information go to: https://www.unisa.ac.za/library/libatglance

• for more detailed Library information, go to
http://www.unisa.ac.za/sites/corporate/default/Library
• for research support and services (e.g. Personal Librarians and literature search
services), go to http://www.unisa.ac.za/sites/corporate/default/Library/Library-
services/Research-support
The Library has created numerous Library guides: http://libguides.unisa.ac.za
Recommended guides:

• Request and download recommended material:

https://libguides.unisa.ac.za/request
• Postgraduate information services:
https://libguides.unisa.ac.za/request/postgrad
• Finding and using Library resources and tools:
https://libguides.unisa.ac.za/research-support
• Frequently asked questions about the Library:
https://libguides.unisa.ac.za/ask
• Services to students living with disabilities:
https://libguides.unisa.ac.za/disability
• Assistance with technical problems accessing the Unisa Library or resources:
https://libguides.unisa.ac.za/techsupport

You may also send an e-mail to Lib-help@unisa.ac.za (please add your student number in the
subject line).

5 STUDENT SUPPORT SERVICES

The Study @ Unisa website is available on myUnisa: www.unisa.ac.za/brochures/studies
This website has all the tips and information you need to succeed at Unisa.

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6 STUDY PLAN
Use your Study @Unisa brochure for general time management and planning skills.
Week No. Material Topic/Remarks Activity Duration Assignment Location of Self
Assessment
From Assessment
Jan S1-
2021 &
July S2-
2021
1. Chapter 1 Information Systems in Global Complete in Assignment 1 website Complete chapter 1
Business Today 1 week Quizzes activities
(contributes 33% available on MyMISlab
(Contributes to Assignment 1) to your year mark)

2. Chapter 2 Global E-Business and Complete in website Complete chapter 2

Collaboration 1 week Quizzes available on
MyMISlab
(Contributes to Assignment 1)

3. Chapter 3 Information Systems, Complete in website Complete chapter 3

Organizations, and Strategy 1 week Quizzes activities
available on MyMISlab
(Contributes to Assignment 1)

4. Chapter 5 IT Infrastructure and Emerging Complete in Assignment 2 website Complete chapter 5

Technologies 1 week Quizzes activities
(contributes 33% available on MyMISlab
(Contributes to Assignment 2) to your year mark)

5. Chapter 6 Foundations of Business Complete in website Complete chapter 6

Intelligence: Databases and 1 week Quizzes activities
Complete these assessment with 70% or more

Information Management available on MyMISlab

(Contributes to Assignment 2)

6. Chapter 9 Achieving Operational Complete in website Complete chapter 9

Excellence and Customer 1 week Quizzes activities
Intimacy: Enterprise available on MyMISlab
Applications

(Contributes to Assignment 2)

7. Chapter 10 E-Commerce: Digital Markets, Complete in website Complete chapter 10

Digital Goods 1 week Quizzes activities
available on MyMISlab
(Contributes to Assignment 2)

8. Chapter 11 Managing Knowledge Complete in Assignment 3 website Complete chapter 11

1 week Quizzes activities
(Contributes to Assignment 3) (contributes 34% available on MyMISlab
to your year mark)
9. Chapter 12 Enhancing Decision Making Complete in website Complete chapter 12
1 week Quizzes activities
(Contributes to Assignment 3) available on MyMISlab

10. Chapter 13 Building Information Systems Complete in website Complete chapter 13

1 week Quizzes activities
(Contributes to Assignment 3) available on MyMISlab

11. Chapter 14 Managing Projects Complete in website Complete chapter 14

1 week Quizzes activities
(Contributes to Assignment 3) available on MyMISlab

12. Chapter 15 Managing Global Systems Complete in website Complete chapter 15

1 week Quizzes activities
(Contributes to Assignment 3) available on MyMISlab

13. Exam Go for a distinction – your year

Preparation mark is 70% or greater

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7 PRACTICAL WORK
There is no practical work for this module

8 ASSESSMENT
8.1 Assessment criteria
Final mark and year mark
The marks that you obtain by submitting the assignments and writing the examination will
contribute to your Final Mark (FM) for this module. This is in accordance with the approved
Unisa Assessment Policy. For this module, the following formula is used to calculate your Final
Mark (FM):

Final Mark (FM) = 80% of Examination Mark (EM) + 20% of Year Mark (YM).

And the following formula is used to calculate your Year Mark (YM):
(33% of Assignment 01) +
(33% of Assignment 02) +
(34% of Assignment 03)
It is vital that you complete all the assignments in order to gain the necessary skills to pass the
examination.
8.2 Assessment plan
8.2.1 General assignment numbers/ unique numbers and due dates

Assignment Semester 1: Semester 1:

number
Unique Numbers Due Dates

01 877341 12 March 2021

02 792708 09 April 2021

03 639588 23 April 2021

8.2.2 Unique assignment numbers

Assignment Semester 2: Semester 2:

number
Unique Numbers Due Dates

01 623132 20 August 2021

02 822504 10 September 2021

03 614794 01 October 2021

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8.3 Submission of assignments

All assignments must be submitted via MyMISLab. In other words, you cannot post your
assignments through the South African Postal Service.
8.4 The assignments
There are 12 online assessments (chapter quizzes) activities, all compulsory.
8.5 Other assessment methods
There are no other assessment methods for this module.
8.6 The examination
Use your Study@Unisa brochure for general examination guidelines and examination
preparation guidelines.
The examination is marked out of 100marks. Please refer to the examination tutorial letter which
will be released closer to the examination date. It is in your best interest to:

• Buy the textbook

• Register on MyMISLab

• Complete the assessments

• Study and read the textbook and

• Over and above the assignments, work through the Review and Discussion question in
the textbook and visit the e-Tutor site regularly

9 FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How do I register and enrol on MyMISLab?
1. Go to www.pearsonmylabandmastering.com.
2. Under Register, select Student.
3. Confirm you have the information needed, then select OK! Register now.
4. Enter your instructor’s course ID: (Announced on myUnisa), and Continue.
REMEMBER TO USE YOUR STUDENT NUMBER OR MYLIFE ACCOUNT AS USER
NAME) FAILURE TO DO SO WILL RESULT IN YOU SCORING Zero FOR ALL
ASSIGNMENTS.
5. Enter your existing Pearson account username and password to Sign In.
You have an account if you have used a Pearson product, for example: MyITLab,
MyMathLab, MyITLab, MyPsychLab, MySpanishLab or Mastering, such as Mastering
Biology.
If you do not have an account, select Create and complete the required fields.

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6. Select an access option.
Use the access code that came with your textbook or that you purchased separately from the
bookstore.
Buy access using a credit card or PayPal account.
7. From the confirmation page, select Go To My Courses.
8. On the My Courses page, select the course tile ICT2642 to start your work.
To sign in later:
1. Go to www.pearsonmylabandmastering.com.
2. Select Sign In.
3. Enter your Pearson account username and password, and Sign In.
4. Select the course tile ICT2642 to start your work.
To upgrade temporary access to full access:
1. Go to www.pearsonmylabandmastering.com.
2. Select Sign In.
3. Enter your Pearson account username and password, and Sign In.
4. Select Upgrade access from the course tile ICT2642
5. Enter an access code or purchase access with a credit card or PayPal account.
For a registration overview, go to www.pearsonmylabandmastering.com/students/get-
registered. Scroll down to Need a little help? and select a video.
Should you experience any trouble with the registration and login processes please register and
log a call with our 24/7 technical support team: http://247pearsoned.custhelp.com/

10 SOURCES CONSULTED
No books other than the prescribed textbook were consulted on this tutorial.

11 IN CLOSING
If anything changes during your studies, you will be informed IMMEDIATELY via myUnisa
“Announcement” and a message to your myLife e-mail address. Please visit myUnisa
frequently.
We wish you a wonderful and satisfying journey as you work your way through this tutorial and
trust that you will complete the module successfully.

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12 ADDENDUM

MEMO
To Whom It May Concern:

Computer and Internet Access

This letter serves to inform the concerned parties that students doing Business Informatics IIB
require access to a computer and the internet to prepare for this module. The student will need
access to the computer for at least 100 hours.

Mmafani Serote
Module Leader
School of Computing
GJ Gerwel Building C4-050
Florida Campus
University of South Africa
Tel: +27 11 670 9180
e-mail: serotm@unisa.ac.za

UNISA 2021
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