Instructions: For this final project, you will be utilizing many of the concepts developed throughout this course. The focus will be on a beverage operation. You are the manager of an upscale bar located within an elite downtown hotel. Develop a menu of at least 5 drink offerings. Consider the determinants of customer selection. Prepare a menu engineering worksheet for your menu, using a period and data of your choosing. Calculate the standard cost of each drink you create, using your current market prices for ingredients. Calculate the cost-to-sales ratio for one drink, given its standard cost and sales price. Identify your attempts as a manager to maximize profits by establishing particular sales techniques for use by your bartenders and/or cocktail servers. Define what controls you would put into place, specifically for receiving, storing and issuing within the beverage operation. Include what requisition system you would use and why. Explain why the bar operations must be monitored frequently and define three techniques you will use to monitor the performance of the bartenders. Be creative with this project and have fun. You should include Excel tables or charts embedded into your word document. The menu can be embedded or you can submit it as a separate document. Charts, pictures or other elements as you see fit are fine. Submission Instructions: APA formatting is required. Resources should be cited in-text as well as on the Reference page. Title page and reference page are required, an abstract should not be included. 1) (E.S.) LBS-201 Having an argument is as common as having a debate or laughing with a loved one. What makes an argument different from other forms of communication would be the language and mannerism used. Depending on the severity of an argument would make the difference between a simple quarrel and a heated exchange of words. The text refers to “reverse logic” (33) which offers a contradictory approach when reasoning or attempting to correct someone. Reverse logic is based on the principles of demarcations which helps obtains the truth. In an argument the seeker looks to rebut their opponent’s stance or belief by showing their opponent’s self-contradictory in relevance to the current argument or any particular issue. To define the term “argument” as it is used in the text we must peel back the layers of what occurs during an argument. For a valid comparison between both parties we must demonstrate the soundness of one side of the argument and the inconsistency of the other. Otherwise the argument becomes useless and you find each party simply attacking one another beliefs by implying that their opponents views have hypocritical are foolish. One of my most recent arguments I had was with my wife pertaining to our youngest child and his learning development. The argument was based around the evaluation giving by the teachers that our son displaying attention issues associated with ADHD. My wife’s argument was th ...

1. Instructions:
For this final project, you will be utilizing many of the concepts
developed throughout this course. The focus will be on a
beverage operation.
You are the manager of an upscale bar located within an elite
downtown hotel.
Develop a menu of at least 5 drink offerings. Consider the
determinants of customer selection.
Prepare a menu engineering worksheet for your menu, using a
period and data of your choosing. Calculate the standard cost of
each drink you create, using your current market prices for
ingredients. Calculate the cost-to-sales ratio for one drink,
given its standard cost and sales price.
Identify your attempts as a manager to maximize profits by
establishing particular sales techniques for use by your
bartenders and/or cocktail servers.
Define what controls you would put into place, specifically for
receiving, storing and issuing within the beverage operation.
Include what requisition system you would use and why.
Explain why the bar operations must be monitored frequently
and define three techniques you will use to monitor the
performance of the bartenders.
Be creative with this project and have fun. You should include
Excel tables or charts embedded into your word document. The
menu can be embedded or you can submit it as a separate
document. Charts, pictures or other elements as you see fit are
fine.

2. Submission Instructions: APA formatting is required. Resources
should be cited in-text as well as on the Reference page. Title
page and reference page are required, an abstract should not be
included.
1) (E.S.) LBS-201
Having an argument is as common as having a debate or
laughing with a loved one. What makes an argument different
from other forms of communication would be the language and
mannerism used. Depending on the severity of an argument
would make the difference between a simple quarrel and a
heated exchange of words. The text refers to “reverse logic”
(33) which offers a contradictory approach when reasoning or
attempting to correct someone. Reverse logic is based on the
principles of demarcations which helps obtains the truth. In an
argument the seeker looks to rebut their opponent’s stance or
belief by showing their opponent’s self-contradictory in
relevance to the current argument or any particular issue. To
define the term “argument” as it is used in the text we must peel
back the layers of what occurs during an argument. For a valid
comparison between both parties we must demonstrate the
soundness of one side of the argument and the inconsistency of
the other. Otherwise the argument becomes useless and you find
each party simply attacking one another beliefs by implying that
their opponents views have hypocritical are foolish. One of my
most recent arguments I had was with my wife pertaining to our
youngest child and his learning development. The argument was
based around the evaluation giving by the teachers that our son
displaying attention issues associated with ADHD. My wife’s
argument was that our child is only five years old so teachers
should expect energetic behavior or a kid not wanting to learn
instead wanting to play. For me I somewhat agreed but I’ve
noticed through my one on one with him that he does in fact
exhibit some focus issues. The challenge that created the
argument was both our unwillingness to hear each other’s point

3. of views. Ultimately what won the argument or debate was the
facts and the evaluation giving by a physician which I
recommended. Let’s be clear at one point I was very admit that
I didn’t want any of my children being labeled but I realize
something was wrong so I acted on it. During the argument I
didn’t use any contradictory approaches nor did I attempt to
discredit my wife’s beliefs I simply tried to compare and
contrast both views to find a solution with validity. As parents
we are very protective of our children so hearing words
associated with learning disabilities are disheartening but what
makes being a parent special is making sure you’re doing
everything you can to ensure your child’s development in life.
2) (E.M) LBS-201
Argument, in terms of critical thinking, refers to "persuasive
communication (Browne and Keeley 19)". This is a combination
of specific elements that must be present in order to be
considered an argument (i.e., reasons and/or evidence
supporting your claim and the conclusion you want to be
accepted). Argument, in everyday language, might be a
disagreement or even a shouting match between two (or several)
people with differing opinions. Likely, none of the participants
have gathered any solid support for their position and they may
be engaging in weak-sense critical thinking.
I must say, I can't recall a recent argument I've had in which I
am trying to persuade someone to buy what I am selling, but
this topic made me think of the conversations I have with my
kids when they tell me things they have heard or learned from
the internet or someone at school. It drives them crazy, but I
can't help it. I am always sure to ask them where they
heard/read the information they are sharing with me. Then I ask
what sources they have to support this claim. Is the source
reliable/credible? This is where the eye-rolls come in. ; ) More
often than not, there isn't enough evidence (or valid/strong
enough evidence) to confirm the claims they have heard/read. I
think this demonstrates the importance of recognizing what is
merely opinion and what could be considered a true argument

4. that is worth entertaining.
3) LBS-498 (T.S.)
I would like to think that when I see these photographs by
Evans that it would not sway my understanding of the readings
to be derelict. Personally, I find these portraits to be an amazing
representation of American grit; in that, I see hope not despair.
With the odds against these people becoming wealthy or even a
blip in a social perspective, they still make their stand and
embrace the hurt of their circumstances; just maybe not
voluntary. The people represented in these photos are doubtful
to have caused a political atmosphere placing them where they
are and I have larger doubts that they can recover from them on
their own. A greater humanitarian outreach is implied with the
placement of these photos. My point is, they are victims of
being in the wrong place, time, and setting and the geo-political
climate positioned these people into strife. I hope that thos e
with clout and the ability to create change are made more aware
of the underbelly of all of our communities; in that we look to
raise up the less fortunate. I sympathize with the conditions
presented in the photos and hope that the message is heard by
the famous men that are praised so much.
4) LBS-498 (A.W.)
Walker Evans photographs are of poor, sad families in the deep
south. They are tenant farmers, meaning they work on the land
and possibly with animals and pay their rent through their jobs
on the farms. I think it can strengthen their bonds. When I
worked at my church, I was happy and productive and my mom
started working there, too, since I was happy there. I worked
out of the goodness of my heart, mostly volunteering. There are
some people who work there who get paid in a place to live. I
lived at my mom’s at first, so I didn’t need to pay rent. As long
as you are productive and doing something you like to do, you
will be happy and rewarded.
5) SSC-327(N.P.)

5. American culture is that when someone gives you a gift or in
general you're offered something, you're to show how grateful
you are. Even if you don't end up liking the gift. Especially
during the holidays. The !Kung are not like that. They were
skeptical of Lee's gifts as they do believe "there are no totally
generous acts. All "acts" have an element of calculation"
(McCurdy, 2016). They also thought he was a miser so that's
probably what also doubled the "insults".
I actually agree with the !Kung's way of thinking. They
ridiculed Lee and his ox because they believe that uplifting
someone's ego is bad because it can cause the person to think
highly of themselves every time they bring in a good kill. It
would eventually cause them to feel superior to others and
perhaps lead them to hurt someone if their pride is insulted. I
feel that's very smart for that is one reason that causes people to
hurt others. This is personal baggage Lee brought as he
expected them to basically bow down to him. Heartily rejoice at
the big ox, especially because it was Christmas.
6) SSC-327 (M.M.)
For the !Kung bushmen usually have a habit of lowering the
status of the gifts provided for them to prevent the givers from
boasting after that on how they helped them. By throwing
insults to the gifts, the !Kung bushmen usually create the
feeling of humility in the givers (Lee, 2003). This is different
from the American culture, where gifts are received and
accompanied by appreciation to the givers. In the American
culture, givers are usually treated and held highly. Moreover,
the ridicule of !Kung bushmen to those who provided them with
food from hunting or for a feast wanted to instill humility in the
providers to make sure that they still held the community highly
and not devalued them. One of the cultural baggage that lee
brought when working with the !Kung was the act of gifting the
people as a way of saying thank you (Lee, 2003). Lee believed
that he had to thank the Bushmen in a special way for their
cooperation, and this ended up bringing him problems as the

6. people first ridiculed the gift. Later Lee learned that the ridicule
was a way of fooling the gift providers to ensure that they
provide their generous acts humbly.