Last visit was: 25 Apr 2026, 00:28 It is currently 25 Apr 2026, 00:28
Home
Messages
Tests
Schools
Events
Close
GMAT Club Daily Prep
Thank you for using the timer - this advanced tool can estimate your performance and suggest more practice questions. We have subscribed you to Daily Prep Questions via email.

Customized
for You

we will pick new questions that match your level based on your Timer History

Track
Your Progress

every week, we’ll send you an estimated GMAT score based on your performance

Practice
Pays

we will pick new questions that match your level based on your Timer History
Not interested in getting valuable practice questions and articles delivered to your email? No problem, unsubscribe here.
Go to My Error Log Learn more
Close
Request Expert Reply
Confirm Cancel
Back to Forum
Create Topic
avatar
Zatmah
avatar
Joined: 30 Nov 2013
Last visit: 18 May 2014
Posts: 19
Own Kudos:
57
Given Kudos: 6
Posts: 19
Kudos: 57
Please Rate this one for me 15 Dec 2013, 08:27
Kudos
Add Kudos
Bookmarks
Bookmark this Post
The author argues that Apogee Company was more profitable when it operated from a single location than now when it is operating from many, therefore the author concludes that in order to boost profit the company should return to operate from one single location. This argument however has several flaws that weaken the author’s conclusion. The author assumes that single location operating is a better strategy. Furthermore, the author assumes that location is the only factor affecting proft.
First, the author assumes that operating from one location is a better strategy than operating from several locations. This assumption is flawed because there are many advantages of operating from several locations that the author fails to see or consider. In real life there are examples of companies that would certainly be less profitable if they were to operate from one single location such as Samsung. Samsung would certainly not be as profitable as it is now if they only operated from South Korea (Headquarters) simply because by operating from several locations Samsung was able to reach as many potential buyers as possible, increasing its market share and achieving market growth. Therefore, the company has to look carefully at all the reasons that are leading to less than expected performance rather than assuming that operating from several locations is the main and only reason.
Second, the author assumes that location is the factor the lead to a decrease in the company’s profitability. This assumptions is flawed because there are many factors that affect a company’s profitability such as management, marketing etc… that the author fails to consider. Therefore, the author has to consider many other factors before jumping to conclusions.
Finally, the argument is flawed due to the reason mentioned above. A careful consideration of the market overall condition and Apogee competitors’ performance will help the author to substantially improve the argument.
User avatar
KevinRocci
User avatar
Magoosh GMAT Instructor
Joined: 13 Nov 2013
Last visit: 20 Aug 2019
Posts: 219
Own Kudos:
448
Given Kudos: 28
Expert
Expert reply
Posts: 219
Kudos: 448
Please Rate this one for me 16 Dec 2013, 11:48
Kudos
Add Kudos
Bookmarks
Bookmark this Post
Zatmah
The author argues that Apogee Company was more profitable when it operated from a single location than now when it is operating from many, therefore the author concludes that in order to boost profit the company should return to operate from one single location. This argument however has several flaws that weaken the author’s conclusion. The author assumes that single location operating is a better strategy. Furthermore, the author assumes that location is the only factor affecting proft.

First, the author assumes that operating from one location is a better strategy than operating from several locations. This assumption is flawed because there are many advantages of operating from several locations that the author fails to see or consider. In real life there are examples of companies that would certainly be less profitable if they were to operate from one single location such as Samsung. Samsung would certainly not be as profitable as it is now if they only operated from South Korea (Headquarters) simply because by operating from several locations Samsung was able to reach as many potential buyers as possible, increasing its market share and achieving market growth. Therefore, the company has to look carefully at all the reasons that are leading to less than expected performance rather than assuming that operating from several locations is the main and only reason.

Second, the author assumes that location is the factor the lead to a decrease in the company’s profitability. This assumptions is flawed because there are many factors that affect a company’s profitability such as management, marketing etc… that the author fails to consider. Therefore, the author has to consider many other factors before jumping to conclusions.

Finally, the argument is flawed due to the reason mentioned above. A careful consideration of the market overall condition and Apogee competitors’ performance will help the author to substantially improve the argument.
Show more

Overall: ~4

You seem to have an strong understanding of the issues with the argument (next time post the argument so that we can use it as a reference). Your style and organization is clear and understandable.

This only major issue is that your essay is fairly short and you really only talk about one flaw in detail. So your essay feels unbalanced. You spend a lot of time on your first body paragraph and a lot less time in your other body paragraph.

I would recommend making your intro shorter. Eliminate the preamble and get right to the point. Then spend all your time in the body paragraphs. You should aim to discuss about 3 flaws in the argument with as much detail as possible.

I hope this helps :)
avatar
Zatmah
avatar
Joined: 30 Nov 2013
Last visit: 18 May 2014
Posts: 19
Own Kudos:
57
Given Kudos: 6
Posts: 19
Kudos: 57
Please Rate this one for me 18 Dec 2013, 05:31
Kudos
Add Kudos
Bookmarks
Bookmark this Post
KevinRocci
Zatmah
The author argues that Apogee Company was more profitable when it operated from a single location than now when it is operating from many, therefore the author concludes that in order to boost profit the company should return to operate from one single location. This argument however has several flaws that weaken the author’s conclusion. The author assumes that single location operating is a better strategy. Furthermore, the author assumes that location is the only factor affecting proft.

First, the author assumes that operating from one location is a better strategy than operating from several locations. This assumption is flawed because there are many advantages of operating from several locations that the author fails to see or consider. In real life there are examples of companies that would certainly be less profitable if they were to operate from one single location such as Samsung. Samsung would certainly not be as profitable as it is now if they only operated from South Korea (Headquarters) simply because by operating from several locations Samsung was able to reach as many potential buyers as possible, increasing its market share and achieving market growth. Therefore, the company has to look carefully at all the reasons that are leading to less than expected performance rather than assuming that operating from several locations is the main and only reason.

Second, the author assumes that location is the factor the lead to a decrease in the company’s profitability. This assumptions is flawed because there are many factors that affect a company’s profitability such as management, marketing etc… that the author fails to consider. Therefore, the author has to consider many other factors before jumping to conclusions.

Finally, the argument is flawed due to the reason mentioned above. A careful consideration of the market overall condition and Apogee competitors’ performance will help the author to substantially improve the argument.

Overall: ~4

You seem to have an strong understanding of the issues with the argument (next time post the argument so that we can use it as a reference). Your style and organization is clear and understandable.

This only major issue is that your essay is fairly short and you really only talk about one flaw in detail. So your essay feels unbalanced. You spend a lot of time on your first body paragraph and a lot less time in your other body paragraph.

I would recommend making your intro shorter. Eliminate the preamble and get right to the point. Then spend all your time in the body paragraphs. You should aim to discuss about 3 flaws in the argument with as much detail as possible.

I hope this helps :)
Show more
KevinRocci
Zatmah
The author argues that Apogee Company was more profitable when it operated from a single location than now when it is operating from many, therefore the author concludes that in order to boost profit the company should return to operate from one single location. This argument however has several flaws that weaken the author’s conclusion. The author assumes that single location operating is a better strategy. Furthermore, the author assumes that location is the only factor affecting proft.

First, the author assumes that operating from one location is a better strategy than operating from several locations. This assumption is flawed because there are many advantages of operating from several locations that the author fails to see or consider. In real life there are examples of companies that would certainly be less profitable if they were to operate from one single location such as Samsung. Samsung would certainly not be as profitable as it is now if they only operated from South Korea (Headquarters) simply because by operating from several locations Samsung was able to reach as many potential buyers as possible, increasing its market share and achieving market growth. Therefore, the company has to look carefully at all the reasons that are leading to less than expected performance rather than assuming that operating from several locations is the main and only reason.

Second, the author assumes that location is the factor the lead to a decrease in the company’s profitability. This assumptions is flawed because there are many factors that affect a company’s profitability such as management, marketing etc… that the author fails to consider. Therefore, the author has to consider many other factors before jumping to conclusions.

Finally, the argument is flawed due to the reason mentioned above. A careful consideration of the market overall condition and Apogee competitors’ performance will help the author to substantially improve the argument.

Overall: ~4

You seem to have an strong understanding of the issues with the argument (next time post the argument so that we can use it as a reference). Your style and organization is clear and understandable.

This only major issue is that your essay is fairly short and you really only talk about one flaw in detail. So your essay feels unbalanced. You spend a lot of time on your first body paragraph and a lot less time in your other body paragraph.

I would recommend making your intro shorter. Eliminate the preamble and get right to the point. Then spend all your time in the body paragraphs. You should aim to discuss about 3 flaws in the argument with as much detail as possible.

I hope this helps :)
Show more
Thank you Kevin your advice is highly appreciated :) I know i did quite bad on this one but will certainly make use of the tip u gave today.
Moderator:
GMATNinja
GMAT Club Verbal Expert
7391 posts