A nationwide survey of 25 administrators of public and private blind service agencies gathered overview information on the administrator's organizational planning processes. Statistically significant differences were found between the two groups of administrators in the areas of goal development and implementation of plans. Both groups seemed to follow planning patterns described in other research; however, there were notable differences in the areas of goal development, long-range planning, and contingency planning. Further research is suggested in the areas of using monthly program reports, unwritten procedures, and delegation of authority.
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