Test Papers / Previous Question Papers of IGNOU TS3 Management in Tourism June 2001

Tourism Studies (DTS, BTS- III Year & MTM Category - 2)
Term-End Examination

June, 2001

TS-3 : MANAGEMENT IN TOURISM

Time: 3 hours
Maximum Marks: 100

1. Discuss the various entrepreneurial qualities. How, as an entrepreneur, would you identity an opportunity ? (20)

2. Write an essay on the relevance of Human Resource Development in tourism. (20)

3. Write about 300 words each on any two (10+10) of the following :

(1) Public Relations in Tourism
(2) Corporate forms
(3) Profitability analysis

4. How world you plant and manage a convention? (20)

5. Define Management Mention the managerial roles and responsibilities. (20)

6. Write an essay on travel agency management. (20)

7. Discuss the role of Information Technology in tourism. (20)

8. Define the following : (5+5+5+5)
(1) Balance sheet
(2) Variable cost
(3) Profit and Loss Statement
(4) Break even point.

9. Discuss the problematic areas in airport management. How can the financial position be improved? (20)

10. Discuss the importance of organisational begaviour issues in tourism. What do you understand by small group behaviour ? (20)