2007-03-29 17:55:07 · 5 answers · asked by doli j 1 in Education & Reference ➔ Words & Wordplay
normally refers to the front half of a building where the offices are located. and the warehouse or service area would be called the back of the house. front is also called front of the house. same term used in food industry as well for sitting area or cooking area.
2007-03-29 17:58:09 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you are talking about a medical office, front office refers to the administrative duties. The other part of the office is refer as clinical.
2007-03-29 18:00:03 · answer #2 · answered by Karen 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I always take front office to mean the management, the ones that handle the business, make the decisions, and issue the paychecks.
2007-03-29 18:03:05 · answer #3 · answered by ecolink 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It means the front end not the rear end...if you know what I mean.
2007-03-29 17:57:26 · answer #4 · answered by JV 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The administrative section of a company.
Payroll, accounts receivable/payable, etc.
2007-03-29 18:02:56 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋