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Performance Variation with time of Apparel Sewing Workers: A Case Study

Year: 2018

Type: article

Abstract: The purposes of this case study is to analyze and identify the variation of sewing workers’ performance of the apparel industry with respect to working hours in a day and different working days; and find out possible solutions to overcome these variations. Data was collected following the theory of work study and then statistical hypothesis test such as two-way ANOVA was done to uncover the variations within the work station relative to working hours and working days and the variations were occurred in around 70% work stations whereas 53% stations faced variation in hourly only. Furthermore, the findings were analyzed by Delphi technique with a group of experts to identify the causes and the corresponding solutions. The Delphi experts group used a cause and effect diagram to identify the causes and finally suggested short-term and long-term solutions.

Source: European Scientific Journal ESJ

DOI: 10.19044/esj.2018.v14n15p485

Authors: Mohammad Iqbal, Mohammad Ali, Rezwanul Haque, Chowdhury Jony Moin

Institutions: Shahjalal University of Science and Technology, Bangladesh University of Textiles, University of the Sunshine Coast, Ahsanullah University of Science and Technology

Language: English

Topic: Software Engineering and Design Patterns

Subfield: Development

Field: Social Sciences

Domain: Social Sciences

SDG: Decent work and economic growth

Open Access status: diamond

OpenAlex ID: W2805202829

FWCI: 1.834

Cites: 43

Cited by: 3

Related to: 10