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Person X is one of two owners of Company R, which is a coffee shop. Artists, writers, and university students are the important customers for the company. It contains locally roasted coffee, wi-fi, fireplace, overstuffed coaches, bookshelves, and outdoor seating in the summer. There are at least three other coffee houses within a five-block radius. Hence the challenge increases and the profit margin of the firm became narrow. Hence, Person X should form a team to analyze the issue.
To determine: Whether it is always in a company’s best interest to feature the lowest prices.
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