Studies in Applied Social Sciences

This book aims to disseminate research in the area of Applied Social Sciences with a multidisciplinary approach. The Executive Editorial Committee selected scientific articles produced by master's and doctoral professors with expertise in the topics covered. The book has eight chapters: 1) Organisational commitment and new employment contracts: a look at the flexibilisation of labour relations in the face of changes proposed by legislation, 2) Quality of life: a study in the municipality of Nova Candelária-RS, 3) Incidence of burnout syndrome in higher education teachers in the northwest of Rio Grande do Sul, 4) The perception of postgraduate students about the theme of sustainability, 5) Application of the lean manufacturing methodology of stp in the bakery and confectionery industry a medium bakery company in Canoas, RS, 6) Sensemaking as a managerial tool in contexts of change and strategic adaptation, 7) Structural contingency theory and strategic alignment: theoretical essay, 8) Territorial marketing applied to industrial districts: implications for local development.