Abstract
Organizations seek stability in the policy environment, initially through direct control mechanisms, but, depending upon risk propen sity and uncertainty of the environment, through other means as well. The repertoire available to administrators to assure at least an addi tional margin of stability to the organization, either in conjunction with the direct control mechanisms or as "emergency" procedures, is described and discussed.
A. P. Johnston is an Assistant Professor in the Division of Adminis trative and Educational Services at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University.
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