▶ Your Answer :
In this
recommendation, the author argues that Monarch Books can increase profits and hamper
competition from Book and Bean by replacing its children’s books section with a
café. Although, this arguemnt may seem convincing at first, the lack of
evidence leads me to question the validity of the arguemnt.
First,
the author needs to provide solid/specific evidence on the reliability of Book
and Bean’s intention to open a Collegeville store. It is possible that Book and
Bean’s intention does not equate into the action of actually opening a store. Thus,
it may not be built in Collegevile. Also, Since Monarch Books has developed a
large customer base due to a wide selction of books on all subjects, they should
not change their children’s books section into a cafe. In all likelihood, it may
fail to maintain a large customer base.
Second, the author needs to supplement
the argument with evidence that the national census can be taken at face value.
No statistical evidence was given on the actual decrease of children’s books. If
sales of children’s books decline a minute/marginal amount, the decline may not
be substantial. Then, children’s books should not be eliminated. Even if sales
of children’s books decline significantly, taking out all children’s books
would be adverse on Monarch Books’ wide selection of books on all subjects.
Since some customers may prefer children’s books over other types of books,
children’s books should not be elimiated.
Lastly, more
specific evidence is needed on the soundness of the conclution that Monarch
Books can increase profits and impede competition from Book and Bean. In all
likelihood, replacing children’s books section with a café would take a toll on
its reader-friendly atmosphere. Then, a café should not be made. Also, by taking
into account the salary given to empolyees and costs of coffe equipment, tt is
possible to be higher expenses. Profit
might decrease. Thus, it may lead to deficit rather than surplus.
In brief, the
author’s claim is unconvincing in many aspects. Thus, he needs to provide more
evidence on Book and Bean.
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