The quality of working life can be increased by using of new technologies, improving of physical working environment and doing some preventive applications.
📌 3 Key Takeaways
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Objective & Hypothesis:The main objective of this study, the quality of working life and current working conditions were analyzed in a large Turkish textile factory of cutting and sewing branch.
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Key Findings & Data:Thus, the possible improvements can be determined for quality of working life.
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Conclusion & Impact:The quality of working life can be increased by using of new technologies, improving of physical working environment and doing some preventive applications.
🔬Design:Survey & Empirical Study
📍Scope:Comprehensive Sample
⚙️Variables:Domain Parameters
Abstract
The main objective of this study, the quality of working life and current working conditions were analyzed in a large Turkish textile factory of cutting and sewing branch. Thus, the possible improvements can be determined for quality of working life. A survey is used on the workers/personnel in cutting and sewing workshops. Working environment and conditions from different viewpoints such as physical and psychological, environmental system design, education, ergonomics, occupational health, and job safety should be analyzed. The quality of working life can be increased by using of new technologies, improving of physical working environment and doing some preventive applications.
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Cite This Article
STOWASSER, S., OZDEMIR, G., ORHAN, H., AYDEMIR, E., KORUCA, H. (2011). EVALUATION OF WORKING LIFE QUALITY FOR A TEXTILE COMPANY IN TURKEY: A CASE STUDY. Gazi University Journal of Science, Cilt: 24 - Sayı: 1, 101–112. https://ajindex.com/articles/254990
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