Types of Boundaries
Job Responsibility Boundaries – are generally established by the organisation and help define your responsibility and reporting requirements. They help you to answer the following questions:
Interpersonal boundaries – these include the following:
Physical boundaries – refer to the area directly around a person that he/she considers to be their personal space
Mental boundaries include a person’s beliefs, thoughts, decisions and choices
Emotional Boundaries refer to a person’s self esteem and feelings
ZONE OF HELPFULLNESS
Lesson Summary
Job Responsibility Boundaries are established by the organisation to define reporting requirements, feedback channels, work priorities, information security, fair treatment of staff and customers, and expected behavior at work.
Interpersonal boundaries encompass the tone of voice, attitude, and approach used by co-workers and customers. It also includes the ability to focus on work goals regardless of personal biases or differing opinions.
Physical boundaries are the personal space around a person that they consider their own.
Mental boundaries include a person's beliefs, thoughts, decisions, and choices.
Emotional boundaries relate to a person's self-esteem and feelings.
The Zone of Helpfulness is not explicitly described, but it can be inferred as a concept that determines how far one is willing to help others within appropriate boundaries.