The research was done in quantitative methods and 12 questions were asked from the workers of the Eversmart Appeals Limited. The survey was done in the month of May 2020 and the questions were sent to them through Facebook messenger and email. 50 workers responded in this survey where the first two questions were regarding their demographic characteristics and rest of the questions about their firm working environment and about their feelings for the firm.
FIGURE 6. Gender grouping.
The figure shows that the highest number of respondents was ‘male’ and their percentage was 54% which is equal to 27 respondents among the all 50 respondents. On the other hand, there was 46% ‘female’ which is equal to 23 respondents. From the pie chart, it can be said that both are very close to each other.
FIGURE 7. Age grouping.
In this survey, there were two age groups and the figure shows that the highest respondents’ age is between 18 to 36 years. Highest respondents are 82% which is equal to 41 participants among the total 50 respondents. On the other hand, the lowest age range is above 36 which is 18% or equal to 9 respondents.
From the above graph, it can be said that the study has selected the maximum respondents from the age range between 18 to 36 years.
FIGURE 8. Work-life safety.
This question was asked to know about the workers’ work-life safety. The graph illustrates that, the highest response was good, which is 42% or equal to 21 respondents. The second highest response was ‘very good’
which is 22% or equal to 11 respondents. The lowest number of respondents choose ‘poor’ which is 8% or equal to 4 respondents. The highest number of respondents’ response was ‘good’ and the second-highest number response was ‘very good’. From the graph, it is clear that work-life safety is good which explains that the employees are satisfied with the Eversmart Apparels Limited.
FIGURE 9. Work time.
The pie chart shows that most of the respondents’ response was ‘no’, which is equal to 68% or 34 respondents. On the other hand, 32% responded ‘yes’, which was equal to 16 respondents. As the maximum respondents’ response was ‘no’, it indicates that employees don’t work more than 8 hours. On the other hand, 32 percent responded ‘yes’, which indicates that they work more than 8 hours. So, from the result, it is clear that some of the workers of at Eversmart Apparels Limited work more than 8 hours but not everyone.
FIGURE 10. Working environment.
The respondents were given five options to choose. The highest response was ‘comfortable’ which is 48%
or equal to 24 respondents. The second-highest number response was ‘neutral’ which is 22% or equal to 11 respondents. The lowest number of respondents’ response was ‘uncomfortable’ which is 6% or equal to 3 respondents. As the highest number of respondents’ responded to ‘comfortable’ and the second-highest number responded to ‘neutral’ so it can be assumed that the working environment is comfortable.
FIGURE 11. Fair wages.
This graph exposes that most of the respondents’ response was ‘yes’, which is equal to 74% or 37 respondents. On the other hand, 26% responded ‘no’, which is equal to 13 respondents. As the maximum respondents’ responded to ‘yes’ which indicate that employee gets fair wage.
FIGURE 12. Relation between worker and leaders.
This question was asked to know about the relation between workers and leaders. The result shows that, the highest response was ‘good’ which is 44% or equal to 22 respondents. The second-highest number response was ‘very good’ which is 22% or equal to 11 respondents. The lowest number of respondents was ‘very poor’ which was 10% or equal to 4 respondents. Here, the highest number of respondents chose ‘good’ and the second-highest number chose 'very good’.
FIGURE 13. Political influence.
This pie chart shows that most of the respondents’ response was ‘no’ which is equal to 76% or 38 respondents. On the other hand, 24% responded ‘yes’, which is equal to 12 respondents. The maximum respondents suggested that the firm has no political influence. So, the result shows that the firm has very low political influence.
FIGURE 14. Bonus, increment and promotion.
Respondents were asked about their bonus, promotion and increment. The aim of this question was to know if the workers were getting the payment which they deserve. According to the pie chart, 78% respondents or 39 respondents responded with ‘yes’ and 22% or 11 respondents responded with ‘no’. This indicates the firm provide the payment well to its worker who deserves it.
FIGURE 15. Modern technological condition.
The aim of this question was to know about the situation of modern technology in the firm. The highest response was ‘strong’ which is 52% or equal to 26 respondents. The second-highest number of responses was ‘neutral’, which is 26% or equal to 13 respondents. The lowest number of responses came for ‘very strong’, which is 6% or equal to 3 respondents. The highest number of respondents responded ‘strong’ and the second-highest number of respondents chose ‘neutral’; hence, it can be interpreted that the firm uses modern technology.
FIGURE 16. Recommendation.
The question asked the respondents whether they would recommend the firm they were working for to their friends and families and people they know. The pie chart explains that, most of the respondents’ responded to ‘yes’ which is equal to 74% or 37 respondents and 26% responded to 'no’ which is equal to 13 respondents. The maximum respondents’ response was ‘yes’, which indicates that employees recommend the firm to their friends and relatives.
FIGURE 17. Feelings of the worker for the firm.
The question was about the feelings of the workers for the firm. From this query can be found the employees’
loyalty and expectation to the firm. The highest response was ‘comfortable’, which was 42% or equal to 21 respondents. The second-highest number of responses was for ‘very comfortable’, which was 30% or equal to 15 respondents. The lowest number of respondents’ response was ‘uncomfortable’, which was 4% or equal to 8 respondents. The highest number of respondents’ response was ‘comfortable’ and the second-highest number of responses was ‘very comfortable’. From the chart it can be seen that the workers feel good while working with the firm which explains that the employees are satisfied with the treat of Eversmart Apparels Limited.
6.2 Findings and Recommendations
50 respondents participated in the survey where 12 questions were asked. All the participants are currently working in the firm. First two were about demographic characteristics. From the 50 respondents, the number of male and female respondent is very close which indicate that the firm doesn’t have gender discrimination.
Most of the respondents’ age range is 18 to 36 years. There are very few workers above 36 years. So, the research shows that the firm has mostly young workers, which will become an asset for the firm in the near future. They will become more experienced in their sector.
They were asked about firm work life, work time and wages also, which is discussed in chapter three. Most of the respondents responded that the firm’s work-life safety is good, and employee satisfaction with their work-life and firm’s safety services. The firm has less overtime, then the employee doesn’t work more than
8 hours but some of them work more than 8 hours according to the survey result. The working environment is comfortable and adjustable for the employees. They get a comfortable working space in Eversmart Apparels Limited. Eversmart Apparels Limited pay a fair wage to their employees, employees are satisfied with their wages system in the firm.
Based on the findings in chapter five, the survey of Eversmart Apparels Limited revealed low political influence and violence in the firm. Most of the employees feel free from political influence. On the other hand, research result also shows that the firm uses modern technology, however, at least 16 percent of respondents suggested the opposite and another 26 percent chose to remain neutral on the matter, which suggests that there is enough room for improvements in this sector. Almost all employees are satisfied with the bonus, increment and promotion system of Eversmart Apparels Limited. Almost all employees are satisfied with the work environment of the firm, as a result, they are willing to recommend the firm to their friends and relatives. Employees feel better while working in Eversmart Apparels Limited. But still, there is something that some workers did not find comfortable in their perspective according to the research. So, the firm needs to do something different to make the work environment more comfortable for all the workers.
Respondents of the primary research survey suggested that they are mostly satisfied with the working conditions and environment they receive from the company, according to survey result. However, that does not mean that there is no room for betterment. Currently, there is no need to focus on the salaries and payments for the workers because they are already satisfied with it, as explored by respondents. Else, the company is experiencing at least 24 percent political influence. Although the influence is not much, it is still nearly one-fourth, which can grow in the future. Hence, the company should pay attention to this matter.
As explored in chapter four, managers are supporting their subordinates, which has kept the relationship between employees and leaders satisfactory, as presented in figure 12. However, at least 22 percent of employees are not a part of this good relationship, and another 12 percent are neutral, who could be a part of this group as well. A potential of 34 percent of the employees being dissatisfied with the employee-leader relationship means that the company should prioritize its outlook of the matter and try to ensure that all the employees can enjoy a good working condition and relation with their leaders. Furthermore, there is a growing need to meet the demands of the changing time and trends, which can be assured by providing
training facilities to the employees. In addition, company can also arrange some physical activity to motivate their workers and refresh their mind.
7 CONCLUSION
The aim of the thesis was to analyze the working environment of Eversmart Apparels Limited and try to give a clear idea about the importance of worker in a firm in the perspective of Eversmart Apparels Limited.
It was a little bit difficult for me to collect the information that should be used in the thesis. Because I live abroad and the firm is in Bangladesh. But in the modern era of science, it gets easier to do it online.
Eversmart Apparels Limited is a well-known company for its goodwill. While writing the thesis I went through a lot of books, literature and articles on the working environment. I found almost every firm’s working environment quality is a little bit different from one another. Some firm proves good salary and bonuses where some give more safety and comfort. Quality work life fundamentally is all almost representative of a company, which comprises of strategies to motivate employees to take an interest in choice making. This helps in building great relationship and great ability, the company ought to have more push level and less stress of work life.
Eversmart Apparels Limited is a readymade garments industry. So, it is very important to know about the working environment of readymade garments. I have highlighted the environment of a garments factory and focused on the factors that affect the functional environment of garments and also explained the factors related to the functional environment. First, this thesis describes the content, the background, and why a firm's production depends entirely on its employees. If the workers are not getting enough facility and comfort the production can get hampered. Besides the firm could face difficulty to use their workers’ full ability. Finally, this information will support the research to prove its existence.
In the end, it could be said that workers are an essential part of an organization. Organizations have no ability to produce anything without workers. Eversmart Apparels Limited already maintained good routine to maintain their workers as the research shows. They are giving all the opportunity and all kind of facilities to their workers for a better future for their firm. However, they are missing some elements which are also essential for their workers. They need to work more to satisfy their workers and accomplish a good working environment.
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APPENDIX 1/3 APPENDICES
Work environment survey
EVERSMART APPARELS LIMITED-2020 (Questionnaire)
Firstly, I want to thank you to give me the opportunity to be on touch with you. This information will only be collected and used for my bachelor’s thesis in Centria University of Applied Science. The purpose of the thesis is to make a good working environment for the workers of Eversmart Apparels Limited. So, your response and the whole survey will be treated privately and namelessly. This questionnaire is based on the working environment of Eversmart Apparels Limited and the information will help their authority to improve the work environment of their firm. Therefore, I am requesting you kindly fill the
questionnaire from your point of view. I sincerely appreciate your time and your answers.
1. What is your gender?
3. How is the work life safety in Eversmart Apparels Limited?
• Very poor
4. Do you work more than 8 hours in a day?
• Yes
• No
5. How is the working environment of the firm?
• Very uncomfortable
• Uncomfortable
• Neutral
• Comfortable
• Very comfortable
6. Does the firm pay fair wage to the employees?
• Yes
• No
7. How is the relationship between workers and leaders?
• Very poor
• Poor
• Neutral
• Good
• Very good
8. Is there any political influence in the firm?
• Yes
• No
9. Does the firm provide bonus, increment, promotion fairly?
• Yes
• No
10. What is the condition regarding modern technology in Eversmart Apparels Limited?
• Very Weak
• Weak
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• Neutral
• Strong
• Very Strong
11. Do you recommend your firm to your friend as a good workplace?
• Yes
• No
12. How do you feel about working in Eversmart Apparels Limited?
• Very uncomfortable
• Uncomfortable
• Neutral
• Comfortable
• Very comfortable