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

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 fromthe factor analysis suggest five factors of QWL labeled as (1) nature of the job andcareer progress, (2) relationship with the supervisor, (3) favourable workenvironment, (4) rewards and recognition, and (5) union-management relations. Theresults provide a useful benchmark measure of QWL in Bangladesh. Overall, thefindings of the study support conceptualization of factors involved in the perceivedQWL derived from the different parts of the world.