Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU) 2005 M.Sc Tourism MTM14 Tourist Transport Management (Road Transport) - Question Paper

IGNOU MTM14 Tourist Transport Management (Road Transport) June 2005

MASTER'S IN TOURISM MANAGEMENT
Term-End exam

June , 2005

MTM-14 : TOURIST TRANSPORT MANAGEMENT (ROAD TRANSPORT)

Time: three hours
Maximum Marks: 100
Note : ans any 5 ques.. every ques. carries equal marks.

1. explain the role of road transport in promotion of tourism. (20)

2. describe the principles of Operations Management. define their relevance to tourist transport management. (20)

3. Write short notes on any 2 of the subsequent in 300 words every : (10+10)

(a) Product designing for tourist trarsport (Road)

(b) Roie of Tourist Transport Associations.

(c) Market Segmentation for tourist transporters.

4. Write an essay on car rental agency operations in India. (20)

5. Why is it necessary for tourist transporters to be aware of transport laws and regulations ? (20)

6. Mention the skills needed for the drivers in tourism transport. How would you plan the updating of their knowledge and skills ? (20)

7.Mention the infrastructure and capital requirements for setting a tourlst transport (road) business at a moderate level. (20)

8. Enumerate different entrepreneurial qualities needed in tourist transport business. (20)

9. How would you cost the operations of an AC coach ? What elements would form part of this costing exercise ? (20)

10. elaborate the issues associated with selling of road tourist transport services? (20)

Earning:   Approval pending.