Disciplinary procedure of readymade garments in Bangladesh: A case study of Fakir Group of Companies Limited

Abstract

The Bangladeshi economy depends heavily on the ready-made garment (RMG) sector for export revenue, job creation, poverty reduction, and women’s empowerment. The control and modification of human behavior to achieve a regulated performance is discipline. The primary goal of this study is to examine the disciplinary process for textile workers within the framework of a single garment company in Bangladesh. The current research is a case study, a descriptive and inferential study that uses both qualitative and quantitative data. The sample size, which includes workers, managers, supervisors, and concerned departmental executives of the studied clothing company, was determined by randomly selecting 30 personnel. Data were presented using tables and analyzed in a descriptive form. The studied organization has specific written disciplinary rules and regulations covering different related sections of the Bangladesh Labor Code 2006. It follows all standard disciplinary actions like oral warnings, written warnings, suspension, retrenchment, demotion, pay cut, and dismissal. The organization is rigorous in implementing its disciplinary rules, but there is still some lack of awareness among the workers about organizational discipline. It is recommended that disciplinary actions must be well-structured for every type of job and should also be appropriately applied. Management has to take practical steps to ensure all employees participate in the well-behaved discipline to ensure the organization’s and individuals’ growth and prosperity.

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