Tourism Theory Quiz

Who is considered one of the leaders in the development of general systems theory?

• Norbert Wiener

• Ludwig von Bertalanffy

• Niklas Luhmann

• Gregory Bateson

According to Bertalanffy, how can a system be defined?

• A single isolated element

• A set of unrelated parts

• A complex of elements standing in interaction

• A collection of random elements

What are the key components of a complete system according to general systems theory?

• Transport, Lodging, Travel Agencies, Restaurants

• Environment, Units, Relationships, Attributes

• Demand, Infrastructure, Attractions, Hosting Community

• Input, Output, Feedback, Model

Who proposed a tourism system model composed of five elements including the tourist destination region and the tourist-generating region?

• Mario Carlos Beni

• Neil Leiper

• Raymundo Cuervo

• Sérgio Molina

What is the main advantage of Leiper's tourism system model?

• It is based on a single discipline

• It is overly complex and detailed

• It lacks flexibility

• It provides a useful way to visualize the tourist system

According to Molina, what is included in the 'Equipment and facilities' subset of the tourist system?

• Infrastructure

• Hosting community

• Hotels, motels, restaurants

• Tourist attractions

What are the three sets that compose Beni's tourism system?

• Transport, Lodging, Attractions

• Superstructure, Demand, Infrastructure

• Supply, Market, Consumption

• Environmental relationships, Structural organization, Operational actions

What is the primary function of the tourism system according to Cuervo?

• To provide entertainment for tourists

• To promote world peace through communication

• To control the movement of people

• To generate profit for businesses

What is the main criticism of systems theory according to Phillips?

• It is overly scientific

• It is too detailed and complex

• It lacks a historical perspective

• It is too focused on a single discipline

How does Leiper's tourism system model demonstrate the inter-relationship among its different elements?

• By ignoring the connections between elements

• By focusing only on the tourist destination region

• By showing how each element impacts and interacts with the others

• By separating each element into isolated categories