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On the front lines: Stress, conflict, and the customer service provider

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  • Boles, James S. & Babin, Barry J., 1996. "On the front lines: Stress, conflict, and the customer service provider," Journal of Business Research, Elsevier, vol. 37(1), pages 41-50, September.
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