Reference no: EM133408640
Part 1
1. Give answers to the following questions:
i. What is meant by good telephone manners?
ii. Describe an instance where call screening may be useful / necessary?
iii. Why does telephone etiquette matter in PR/secretarial services?
2. The goal of voice-mail etiquette is to improve communications without being inconsiderate - discuss.
3. Explain some of the telephone manners or habits that can frustrate the caller. Discuss how they can be prevented.
Part 2
1. Give answers to the following questions:
i. Prepare a list of activities performed by the front office in a hotel.
ii. Define the term 'Reservation System.' What are its various types?
iii. Discuss the importance of front office in a hotel property.
iv. Outline the front office organizational structure.
v. What are the responsibilities of the front office manager?
vi. How the reservation reports are generated in a hotel?
vii. How are electronic front office operations different from those of manual operations?
2. Discuss the concept of yield management in detail.
3. Discuss the check - in and check-out procedures of a hotel.
Activity
Contact a front office manager or senior staff at a local hotel. Visit in person, by email, or phone, and introduce yourself as a student. Enquire about their establishment and his role. write a report on your findings.