Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU) 2005 M.Sc Tourism MTM4 Information Management Systems in s e, - Question Paper

IGNOU MTM4 info Management Systems in Tourisms June, 2005

MASTER'S IN TOURISM MANAGEMENT
Term-End exam

June, 2005

MTM-4 : info MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS IN TOURISMS

Time: three hours
Maximum Marks: 100
Note :Attempt any 5 ques. in about 600 words every.

l. explain the crucial role of info in the modern situation of global competition in tourism (20)

2. What do you understand by computer hardware ? What should be the ideal configuration of hardw aye for a travel agency set-up ? (20)

3. Write an essay on the effects of computerization on tourism industry. (20)

4. Write short notes on any 2 of the subsequent in about 250 words every : (10+10)

(a) kinds of computer viruses

(b) Forms of computer storage

(c) Language translators

5. describe MIS. How important and useful is it to tourism and hospitality trade ? (20)

6. Write an essay on uses of Internet for the players of the travel trade (20)

7. Mention the legalities involved in purchase of computers. What precautions would you like to recommend to a new entrepreneur while buying personal computers ? (20)

8.Discuss a few of the advantages of computer based managerial decision making. (20)

9. elaborate the different types of network typologies ? (20)

10. What do you understand by stage growth hypothesis ? discuss with examples. (20)

Earning:   Approval pending.