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The compatibility of work life and family life is a key factor in today’s modern work arrangements, particularly with regard to the increase of transition to flexible working hours and places. The herein presented research study considers the question, whether the boundary-types proposed by the boundary-theory [cf. Ashforth et al. Acad Manag Rev 25(3):472–491, 2000; Nippert-Eng, Home and work: negotiating boundaries through everyday life. University of Chicago Press, Chicago 1996]. can be ascertained within flexible-mobile working, notably upon working in home office. Furthermore which difficulties the distinct boundary-types have with these new work styles and which boundary-tactics are promising in regard to those difficulties. Based on a mixed method approach consisting of an online survey (N = 395) and subsequent semi standardised interviews (N = 9) the boundary-types segmentor and integrator could be confirmed. In addition an intermediate mix type was found and empirically proven. Moreover, there is evidence that this newly described mix type has the most difficulties with his boundary-management within flexible-mobile work styles. Based on these findings the article concludes in guidance suitable for each boundary-type in favour of working in home office.
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For an in-depth understanding of the methodical approach and presented results the authors refer to the master thesis “Boundary-Typen, Boundary Management und Boundary Taktiken im Home Office” [6].
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Gisin, L., Schulze, H., Degenhardt, B. (2016). Boundary Management as a Crucial Success Factor for Flexible-Mobile Work, Demonstrated in the Case of Home Office. In: Deml, B., Stock, P., Bruder, R., Schlick, C.M. (eds) Advances in Ergonomic Design of Systems, Products and Processes. Springer Vieweg, Berlin, Heidelberg. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-662-48661-0_25
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