In order to place Weick's vision regarding Organizational information Theory into proper working context, exploring his view regarding what constitutes the organization and how its individuals embody that construct might yield significant insights.
Fixation (histology), a solution used to preserve or harden fresh tissue of cell specimens for microscopic examination; Fixative (perfumery), a substance used to reduce the evaporation rate and improve stability when added to more volatile components
putative. adj. commonly believed, supposed or claimed. Thus a putative father is one believed to be the father unless proved otherwise, a putative marriage is one that is accepted as legal when in reality it was not lawful (e.g. due to failure to complete a prior divorce).