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Re: We believe that improved customer service is the best way for us to [#permalink]
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AWA Score: 4 out of 6

I have used a GMAT AWA auto-grader to evaluate your essay.

Coherence and connectivity: 3.5/5
This rating corresponds to the flow of ideas and expressions from one paragraph to another. The effective use of connectives and coherence of assertive language in arguing for/against the argument is analyzed. This is deemed as one of the most important parameters.

Paragraph structure and formation: 3.5/5
The structure and division of the attempt into appropriate paragraphs are evaluated. To score well on this parameter, it is important to organize the attempt into paragraphs. Preferable to follow the convention of leaving a line blank at the end of each paragraph, to make the software aware of the structure of the essay.

Vocabulary and word expression: 4/5
This parameter rates the submitted essay on the range of relevant vocabulary possessed by the candidate basis the word and expression usage. There are no extra- points for bombastic word usage. Simple is the best form of suave!


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yashgmat7895 wrote:
Hey guys, can someone please help me rate the below passage that I have written?

The argument claims that an improved customer service is the best way to differentiate the bank in question from the other banks. To achieve this the bank plans to remove the waiting time in teller lines from an average of six minutes to an average of three. Additionally, the bank wishes to open at 8:30 instead of 8:00 and extend its daily operations by 1 hour compared to the existing time as this will enable to accommodate the busy schedules of the customers. The decision makers at the bank believe that the above changes will enhance the bank’s image as the most customer friendly bank in town and give it an edge over the competition. Stated in this way the argument fails to mention the relevant facts on basis of which it could be evaluated. The claim of the argument is based on assumptions for which there is no clear evidence hence the argument is flawed and unconvincing.

Firstly, the bank readily assumes that the best way to differentiate it from the competitors and attract new customers is by improving the customer service. This statement is a stretch and is not substantiated in any manner. Although this claim sounds intuitive in the first place, a closer reading helps us to identify the problems in it. We are not given any information on the current satisfaction levels of the customers with the services that are being offered by the bank. The customers may be satisfied with the current levels and might not wish for an improvement on the same.

Secondly, the argument assumes that reduction in waiting time at the teller lines will help in increasing the number of new customers. We do not know if the six-minute mark is presently the shortest amount of time that is being offered or not when compared to other banks. Customers at other banks might be spending a much higher time already so bettering the best might not have an impact on the customers.

Thirdly, the argument claims that opening the bank half an hour before and closing it an hour later will help in accommodating the busy schedules of the customers. There is no relevant data provided in the argument which mentions at what times of the day are the customers busy. It is highly unlikely that the starting few hours or the last few hours would cause problems to the customers so changing the time for opening and closing may not help the bank to achieve its desires of attracting the new customers.

In today’s day and age with the advent of technology, banks should look to invest in technology and ensure that its customers are not forced to visit the banks for every task. Providing facilities like internet banking may go a long way in differentiating this bank from its competitors if the customers are onboarded for the same.

In conclusion, the argument is rather flawed and unconvincing as it fails to mention the relevant information mentioned above. To assess the merits of a certain situation, one needs to have complete knowledge of all the contributing factors.
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