Perceptual Factors in Quality of Working Life of the Garments Workers in Bangladesh

Abstract

The present study examines the perception of Quality of Working Life
(QWL) of the garments workers in Bangladesh. This study was conducted based on a
sample of 300 workers from 94 garments enterprises of Bangladesh. Results from
the factor analysis suggest five factors of QWL labeled as (1) nature of the job and
career progress, (2) relationship with the supervisor, (3) favourable work
environment, (4) rewards and recognition, and (5) union-management relations. The
results provide a useful benchmark measure of QWL in Bangladesh. Overall, the
findings of the study support conceptualization of factors involved in the perceived
QWL derived from the different parts of the world.