A reanalysis of data collected at 15 sites engaged in instructional development indicates that routinization may be perceived in an unusual manner. Factor analysis shows that, while the tasks may be repetitive, the working environment is not. Routine may therefore be seen in terms of continual or daily crisis situations rather than stability. The implications for graduate training are also discussed.
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