Variations in Family System Boundaries
通过混合方法（定性数据、社会网络分析和多层次模型）将家庭企业按边界强度分为三类，发现极端边界强度会带来独特挑战，并影响非家族员工。
Literature focused on the strength of the boundary around the family system has often provided mixed advice with some suggesting a rigid boundary and others suggesting a diffuse boundary. This study argues that these conflicting findings are due to the limitation of underlying research methods. This study employs a mixed method design that incorporates qualitative data, social network analysis, and multilevel modeling to categorize family businesses into three distinct boundary strength categories. Findings from this study suggest that extremes in boundary strengths provide unique challenges for family businesses. This study also identifies the impact of various levels of boundary strength on nonfamily employees.