This research examines the concept of quality as it relates to the social work practitioner working within the large statutory organisation. It explores the practitioners perceptions about what constitutes quality practice, and how they know whether they are providing a quality service to their client groups. / While practitioners have individual views as to what constitutes quality practice, there are clear indications that this quality can be determined through a number of means, largely those that based on personal assessment or institution, and those processes determined by external review or evaluation criteria. There is however, evidence to suggest that practitioners would like to see the implementation of other review processes that would provide them with further input as to the nature and quality of service they are providing as individual practitioners, and as a team of agency. However, factors such as insufficient time, and lack of opportunity and resources, often prevent this from happening to the satisfaction of the practitioner. / This investigation also examines social work practitioners views as to their respective agencys and departments views on quality practice and the review process, particularly as it relates to the social worker. Practitioners are of the belief that workplaces and departments with whom they are employed support the development and implementation of review processes in principle, but in reality, the supports and opportunities to undertake such endeavours are not available. / Thesis (MSoSc(SocialWorkSocPolicy)--University of South Australia, 2000.

Thesis (MSocWk)--University of South Australia, 2001

This thesis examines the factors that influence staff retention and turnover of Australian rural social workers and the process of personal and professional adjustment that they often experience after relocating to commence practice. / Thesis (PhD(SocWk))--University of South Australia, 2001

Thesis (PhD) -- Australian Catholic University, 2006. / Submitted in total fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy. Bibliography: p. 369-394. Also available in an electronic format via the internet.

Zugl. Kurzfassung von: Magdeburg, Univ., Diss., 2003 u.d.T.: Müller, Monika: Berufsbiographie und Orientierungskerne des beruflichen Handelns in zwei unterschiedlichen Gesellschaftsformationen

Thesis (MSD(Social Work and Criminology))-University of Pretoria, 2007. / Includes bibliographical references.

Thesis (MSW)--University of Iowa, 2008. / Thesis supervisors: Susan Murty, Julia Kleinschmit Rembert. Includes bibliographical references (leaves 64-70).

Thesis (M.S.W.)--Ohio State University, 2009. / Title from first page of PDF file. Includes vita. Includes bibliographical references (p. 35).

Thesis (Ph. D.)--University of Hong Kong, 2000. / Includes bibliographical references (leaves 196-207).

Thesis (M.S.W.)--University of Hong Kong, 1996. / Includes bibliographical references (leaf 106-115).