Abstract
This article examines the influence of rationalization on the activities of social workers who implement social security policy, specifically at the National Social Security Institute (INSS). The study is based on data collected through questionnaires given to a particular group of social workers who serve at the social security agencies of the INSS and an analysis of their work routines. The analysis found that at INSS the implementation of mechanisms for the rationalization of the tasks of the social workers is at an advanced stage, and has been used to increase the productivity of professionals and to restrict workers access to their rights.
Keywords:
Social Work; Rationalization of Labor; Social Security; INSS