Consideration of workers’ opinion in the decision-making process in the RMG Sector: Evidence from Bangladesh

https://doi.org/10.35912/joste.v2i4.983
Published: Jul 8, 2022

Abstract:

Purpose: This study investigated the relationship between workers' perspectives on career development programs, remuneration packages, and their involvement in Readymade Garment (RMG) sector policymaking.

Research methodology: Using a well-structured questionnaire, 226 people from a variety of industries were surveyed. Statistical software SPSS was used to examine the data and test the hypotheses that were put forth in the study. Using a conceptual framework, the study examines the relationship between the independent variables, such as the career development program and remuneration package, and the dependent variable, worker perception.

Results: The findings of the study reveal that there is a significant positive relationship between workers’ opinions regarding career development programs and participation in the decision-making process. The study also identifies that there is a significant positive relationship between workers’ opinions regarding compensation packages as well as participation in the decision-making process of RMG sector in Bangladesh. In addition, workers’ participation has a significant impact on the decision-making process of the organization.

Limitations: Two hundred and twenty-six samples from the primary source were used in this investigation. Having additional samples and secondary data would help researchers better understand the clothing industry as a whole.

Contribution: The researchers believe that this study contributes to the current body of knowledge by underlining the importance of workers' opinions in the decision-making process in Bangladesh's RMG sector.

Keywords:
1. Bangladesh
2. Decision making process
3. RMG sector
4. Workers’ opinion
5. Workers’ participation
Authors:
1 . Md. Rasel Hawlader
Department of Business Administration, Sonargaon University (SU), Dhaka, Bangladesh
2 . Md. Masud Rana
Department of Business Administration, Sonargaon University (SU), Dhaka, Bangladesh
3 . Abul Kalam
Department of Business Administration, Sonargaon University (SU), Dhaka, Bangladesh
4 . Mohammad Rashed Hasan Polas
Department of Computer Science & Engineering, Sonargaon University (SU), Dhaka, Bangladesh
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Hawlader, M. R. ., Rana , M. M. ., Kalam, A. ., & Polas, M. R. H. (2022). Consideration of workers’ opinion in the decision-making process in the RMG Sector: Evidence from Bangladesh. Journal of Sustainable Tourism and Entrepreneurship, 3(1), 61–76. https://doi.org/10.35912/joste.v2i4.983
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  2. Bhattacherjee, D., & Ackers, P. (2010). Introduction: employment relations in India—old narratives and new perspectives. Industrial Relations Journal, 41(2), 104-121.
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