Introduction

In the past several decades, there has been increased attention in social work on administrative practice, as highlighted by Lewis, Lewis, and Soulflee, Jr (1991) and Rapp and Poertner (1992). One of the more significant aspects of this increased attention is the process of becoming an administrator. Per-lmutter (1990) best summarized this thrust by calling it “changing hats,” which means going from direct practice to administration. The traditional, one-track linear method was precisely the route taken by most social work administrators (Lewis et al., 1991). It remains the same today.