IGNOU BTSC-106 Assignment 2026-27
Principles of Tourism Management
Last updated by IGNOU: 01 Sept 2026. Guide written from the official PDF on 19 Oct 2026, 04:45 pm.
| Course code | BTSC-106 |
|---|---|
| Course title | Principles of Tourism Management |
| Programme | Bachelor of Tourism and Travel Management (BFTTM/BFTTMOL)BFTTM, BFTTMOL |
| School | School of Tourism and Hospitality Services Management |
| Assignment code | BTSC-106/ TMA/2026 |
| Session | July 2026 and January 2027 |
| Maximum marks | 100 |
| Weightage | 30% |
| Last date (June exam) | 30 Apr 2027 |
About the BTSC-106 assignment
The BTSC-106 assignment covers management principles applied to tourism, including information technology, entrepreneurship, public relations, human resources, finance and business ownership. It also explores tour operations, package costing and tourist transport management.
This tutor-marked assignment contains ten questions, of which you must attempt any five. Each question carries 20 marks and requires an answer of about 600 words. Some questions have two short-note components worth 10 marks each. The assignment totals 100 marks and carries 30% weightage.
What the assignment asks
| Question | Marks | Topic |
|---|---|---|
| Q1 | 20 | Explain management information systems and examine how information technology supports tourism management, using suitable examples. |
| Q2 | 20 | Explain entrepreneurship and discuss the qualities needed to succeed as an entrepreneur in tourism. |
| Q3 | 2×10=20 | Write short notes explaining span of control and delegation of authority. |
| Q4 | 20 | Discuss why tourism organisations need a public relations policy and examine the department’s role, functions and challenges in promoting Indian tourism. |
| Q5 | 20 | Discuss the importance of human resource management in tourism services and outline the recruitment and selection process. |
| Q6 | 20 | Explain financial management and discuss the funding sources available to a tourism enterprise. |
| Q7 | 2×10=20 | Write short notes on any two topics from marketing mix, budgetary control and travel vouchers. |
| Q8 | 20 | Identify business forms used in tourism and compare the advantages and disadvantages of sole proprietorship and partnership. |
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