portfolio -
Assessment 2
semester 1 2025 –
DUE MAY 28 2025
QUESTIONS WITH 100%
VERIFIED AND
CERTIFIED ANSWERS.
, 1|Page
AIS3705 - Practical portfolio - Assessment 2 semester 1 2025 – DUE
MAY 28 2025
QUESTIONS WITH 100% VERIFIED AND CERTIFIED ANSWERS. WRITTEN IN
REQUIRED FORMAT AND WITHIN GIVEN GUIDELINES. IT IS GOOD TO USE AS A
GUIDE AND FOR REFERENCE, NEVER PLAGARIZE. Thank you and success in
your academics.
UNISA, 2025.
Contents
QUESTION 1 .............................................................................................................................................. 2
1.1 Justification for Conducting a SWOT Analysis at the National Library of South Africa (NLSA)
...................................................................................................................................................................... 2
1.2 Repercussions of Failing to Identify Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, or Threats at the
National Library of South Africa (NLSA) (10 marks) ............................................................................. 4
1.3 SWOT Analysis of the National Library of South Africa (NLSA) .................................................. 6
A. Strengths............................................................................................................................................. 6
B. Weaknesses ....................................................................................................................................... 7
C. Opportunities...................................................................................................................................... 7
D. Threats ................................................................................................................................................ 8
Question 2 ................................................................................................................................................... 9
2.1 Suggestions on How the National Library of South Africa (NLSA) Can Overcome
Weaknesses and Threats to Enhance Services and Resources (10 marks) ................................... 9
A. Addressing Weaknesses .................................................................................................................. 9
B. Mitigating Threats ............................................................................................................................ 10
2.4 Reflection on Four Lessons Learned and Challenges Faced by Conducting SWOT Analysis
(16 marks – 4 marks per point) .............................................................................................................. 11
1. Lesson Learned: Importance of Strategic Awareness ............................................................... 11
2. Lesson Learned: The Balance Between Strengths and Weaknesses .................................... 11
3. Lesson Learned: The Influence of External Forces.................................................................... 12
4. Lesson Learned: The Value of a Holistic View for Planning ..................................................... 12
References ................................................................................................................................................ 13