Tourism Report
...10th of November, 2007
TABLE OF CONTENT
TASK 1
1.0 INTRODUCTION 3
1.1 REPORT AIM & SCOPE 3
1.2 CHANGING EXTERNAL ENVINROMENT 3
1.3 METHOD OF ENQUIRY 4
TASK 2
2.1 SOCIAL FACTORS 5
2.2 POLITICAL FACTORS 5
2.3 ECONOMIC FACTORS 6
3.0 TASK 3 7-8
TASK 4
4.1 DECIDING THE APPROPROATE ACTION 10
4.1.1 EXTREME PREVENTION 11
4.1.2 REDUCING THE RISK 11
4.1.3 CONTIGENCY 11
TASK 5
5.1 INITIATION 12
5.2 FEASIBILITY STUDY 12
5.3 ANALYSIS 13
5.4 DESIGN 14
5.5 TESTING 15
5.6 IMPLEMENTATION 15
5.7 REVIEW AND MAINTENANCE 15-16
REFERENCES, BIBLOGRAPHY & APPENDICES 17-18
TASK 1
1.0 Introduction
1.1 Report Aims & Scope
The primary aim of the report is to develop a suitable information system for management and customers of Garbett Tours. The report will also address the changing external environment, external drivers enforcing changes in tourism industry, uses and impact of internet technology on all stakeholders and the key issues that are linked to system development. The scope of study is limited to the tasks highlighted above.
1.2 Changing External Environment
A business cannot operate in isolation because it needs to know what is happening within its vicinity. Changes in external environment will affect the functions of a business and also the strategies. The main factors that are responsible for changes in the external factors are:
Political: Changes in government policies can affect a business. For instance, Increase or decrease in national minimum wage
Economic: A booming economy or recessive economy are one of the changes in the external environment, also government spending, interest rater, exchange rate and many more
Social: People's taste, preferences and way...
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