Your task here is to read the article on Front Line Focused organizations and answer the following question: Why do you think it is important for companies today to be focused on the front line customers in their business? Consider our current global economy, social media, and companies today becoming more focused on customer service as a way to improve their bottom line.
Front line focused article starts from page 17 on the pdf attached below
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