IKM801 FORMATIVE ASSESSMENT 1 SEMESTER 2 2026 (Information Intelligence and Knowledge Innovation ) QUESTION 2: Information Systems and Knowledge Management Strategy (25 Marks) Analyse how information systems and Knowledge Management systems can be in

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Table of Contents

Introduction ................................................................................................................ 5

QUESTION 1: INFORMATION, KNOWLEDGE AND ORGANISATIONAL LEARNING
(25 MARKS) ............................................................................................................... 6

1.1 Application of the Data–Information–Knowledge–Wisdom Framework to Synapse
BioAnalytics (8 Marks)................................................................................................ 6

1.2 Risks Associated with Tacit and Explicit Knowledge Loss (8 Marks) .................... 8

1.3 Organisational Learning and the Learning Organisation (5 Marks) .................... 11

1.4 Recommendations for Knowledge Retention and Knowledge-Sharing Strategies
(4 Marks) .................................................................................................................. 13

QUESTION 2: INFORMATION SYSTEMS AND KNOWLEDGE MANAGEMENT
STRATEGY (25 MARKS) ......................................................................................... 13

2.1 Role of Information Systems in Decision-Making and Strategic Objectives (8
Marks) ...................................................................................................................... 13

2.2 Challenges in Integrating IS and KM Systems Following the NeuroVista Acquisition
(8 Marks) .................................................................................................................. 15

2.3 Knowledge Management Strategy Aligned with Business Goals (5 Marks) ....... 17

2.4 Information Systems and Knowledge Management for Innovation and Competitive
Advantage (4 Marks) ................................................................................................ 19

QUESTION 3: KNOWLEDGE MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS AND DIGITAL
TECHNOLOGIES (25 MARKS) ................................................................................ 19

3.1 Evaluation of AI, Cloud Computing and Collaboration Technologies in Knowledge
Management (8 Marks) ............................................................................................ 19




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3.2 Comparison Between Information Management and Knowledge Management
Tools (9 Marks) ......................................................................................................... 21

3.3 Digital Ecosystems and Integration Platforms (4 Marks) .................................... 24

3.4 Cybersecurity, Ethical and Governance Risks Associated with Digital KM Systems
(4 Marks) .................................................................................................................. 25

QUESTION 4: GOVER-NANCE AND COMPLIANCE (25 MARKS) ......................... 26

4.1 Knowledge Management, Governance and Accountability (7 Marks) ................ 26

4.2 Regulatory Frameworks Relevant to Synapse BioAnalytics (9 Marks) ............... 27

4.3 Ethical Issues in AI-Driven Knowledge Systems and Data Usage (4 Marks) ..... 30

4.4 Recommendations for Compliance and Governance Strategies (5 Marks) ........ 31

Conclusion ............................................................................................................... 32

LIST OF REFERENCES .......................................................................................... 34




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