For the questions, you will be expected to answer in no less than 500 words and no more than 800 words. You will also be expected to use a specific example as a demonstration of your response. You will need to provide APA formatted in-text citations and references for any information sourced from a reference.
From Week 2, discuss the viticulture of California and the aspects that make California wine unique. Incorporate the wine regions while elaborating on the rise of the Pinot Noir in wine culture.
Using the Wine/Food Pairing link below, create 5 pairings from California wines, one of which should be with a California Pinot Noir. Create new pairings, rather than restating those that you used in the Forum. Incorporate the pairings into your answer. State why you are choosing each wine and food in the pairing.
https://www.matchingfoodandwine.com/
Model Short Answer
10 points for spelling/grammar/APA
10 points for length
10 points for critical analysis
10 points for subject knowledge
10 points for focus/thesis support

BANKS Industries continues to work on bridging cultural gaps as it embraces the diversity that resulted from its merger. You have been asked to develop a new diversity policy and training series for your team to help employees recognize the impact of diversity in the workplace.
Using the module readings, the Argosy University online library resources, and the Internet, respond to the following:
•Design a presentation that you will use to present your training plans to your supervisor and the HR department.
•Include a definition of diversity, a description of the cultural issues you intend to cover, strategies you will use to convey the message, and the outcomes you expect.
Be sure to include the following in your presentation:
•A title slide
•A reference slide
•Headings for every slide
•Notes to support the content on each slide
Develop a 7–10-slide presentation in PowerPoint format, not including the title and reference slides. You may reference the reading by Hofstede (2009) as a catalyst for your presentation; however, required readings serve only as a foundation for your presentation. Support the presentation with original research and citations.
Apply APA standards to citation of sources. Please work on your APA formatting of citations. I have provided the APA resource cite for you. https://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/resource/560/01/
By Tuesday February 20, 2018 deliver your assignment to the Submissions Area.
Hofstede, G. (2009). Geert Hofstede cultural dimensions. Retrieved from http://www.clearlycultural.com/geert-hofstede-cultural-dimensions/
Assignment Grading Criteria & Maximum Points:
Presented a training plan that is justifiable in two ways: it can fit a realistic budget and it can be realistically implemented. 32
Designed a professional presentation. 16
Included specific notes on speaking points. 16
Supported ideas with references and research. 16
Wrote in a clear, concise, and organized manner; demonstrated ethical scholarship in accurate representation and attribution of sources; displayed accurate spelling, grammar, and punctuation. 20
Total: 100

You have just received an e-mail from one of your team members expressing concern about the lack of cultural balance in your team. The team member feels that she has fewer opportunities to train compared to her younger peers and that her ideas are often disregarded by others since they assume that she is not well-informed regarding technology or strategy.
You are initially surprised on reading this e-mail, given that you have a team that seems ethnically diverse. However, the team member is concerned because she is fifty-two years old, while the age of the next oldest person on the team is thirty-nine. When you really look at your team, the average age is thirty-four. Given this information, you note cultural differences based on generational factors that could be pertinent. These should be addressed to help the team work in a more cohesive and productive manner.
Based on the above scenario, using the module readings, Argosy University online library resources, and the Internet, respond to the following:
•Training is one of the ways you can address cultural issues; however, do you think it is necessary in this case?
•What would your diversity training look like? Provide details on the time, format, and topics covered.
•What resources would you use, and what issues would you address (if any) with human resources? Would you take any other actions in addition to training?
By Friday 2/16/18 9:00am , post your response to the appropriate Discussion Area. Write your initial response in 300–500 words. Your response should be thorough and address all components of the discussion question in detail, include citations of all sources, where needed, according to the APA Style, and demonstrate accurate spelling, grammar, and punctuation. Plagairism Free Questions Included in the Assignment followed by their Answers , Paragraphs indented, Grading Criteria Followed
•Provide substantive comments by
◦contributing new, relevant information from course readings, Web sites, or other sources;
◦building on the remarks or questions; or
◦sharing practical examples of key concepts from your professional or personal experiences
•Respond to feedback on your posting and provide feedback to other students on their ideas.
•Make sure your writing is clear, concise, and organized; demonstrates ethical scholarship in accurate representation and attribution of sources; and displays accurate spelling, grammar, and punctuation.
Grading Criteria & Maximum Points
Quality of initial posting, including fulfillment of assignment instructions
Initial posting reveals a solid understanding of all given questions. A clear synthesis of theories and concepts is evident in the logical, factual, and relevant information.
Reference to supporting readings and other materials Applies more than one resource to initial response. Properly cites (i.e., APA) course materials and outside scholarly readings in initial posting; citations as needed in responses.
Language and grammar No spelling, structure, or grammatical errors in any posting. Contributes to discussion with clear, concise comments in an organized manner.
Total: 40

Assignment 2: Operations Planning for a Group Medical Practice
Due Week 8 and worth 190 points
Imagine that a group of physicians who are planning to open a single-specialty group practice has hired you as a consultant. Your job is to advise the physicians in creating a business plan that includes management strategies that will help ensure their success. The physicians have stipulated that the plan must promote medical excellence and limit their exposure to risks associated with the practice of medicine and the operational functions of the practice. In addition, they are aware that a public health emergency or natural disaster could have had a significant impact on their practice, and want to include a strategy for emergency preparedness as part of their plan so that they will be able to manage their patients and help serve the community as needed.
Write a four to six (4-6) page paper in which you:
Compare and contrast the two (2) main levels (i.e., internal comparison and external comparison) of financial benchmarking. Next, analyze the strategic purpose of each level of benchmarking and specify the overall importance of benchmarking as a financial planning tool for a medical practice.
Recommend a Health Information Technology (HIT) system that includes an Electronic Health Record (EHR) for the new practice to implement. Support your recommendation by determining three (3) main benefits of having this type of system for the practice.
According to the text (page 368), some of the main areas of risk exposure for a group practice include: property (general liability and safety), technology, and financial practices. Determine one (1) specific hazard associated with one (1) of these risk categories and propose a strategy to mitigate the impact this risk could have on the practice. Support your analysis with a real-life example.
Determine the main functions of the practice that will need to remain operational before, during, and / or after a natural disaster or public health emergency. Next, suggest a strategy that the practice should take to maintain communication with employees and patients, secure patient and financial records, and ensure that resources will available to care for patients during a disaster or emergency. Provide a rationale for your response.
Use at least three (3) quality academic resources. Note: Wikipedia does not qualify as an academic resource.
Format your assignment according to the following formatting requirements:
Typed, double spaced, using Times New Roman font (size 12), with one-inch margins on all sides.
Include a cover page containing the title of the assignment, the student’s name, the professor’s name, the course title, and the date. The cover page is not included in the required page length.
Include a reference page. Citations and references must follow APA format. The reference page is not included in the required page length.