Assignment: Research Proposal

MS in Economics
Course: Development Economics
Tawhid Qurishe-2016481653
Ariful Karim Khan-2016566053
Navid Chowdhury-2016589653
 Social Impact of RMG industry

Executive Summary
The ready-made garments industry has become a large contributor to our GDP over the last
decade. In our prospective study, we intend to find out the social impact of the RMG sector
towards the workers by using a conclusive research approach.
Keywords: Social impact, Minimum Wage, Livelihood, Employment opportunities.

Articles for literature review

Impact of RMG Sector on Livelihood Change of Women Employees of Bangladesh Afsana
Mustafa, M. Serajul Islam, Saiful Islam*, Mahfuja Khatun- Social and Economic
Geography 2016.
The findings of the study showed that how the garments industry brought positive changes to the
livelihood of the woman by increased income and savings. The majority of the women workers
reported that their livelihood status, medical facilities, clothing, sanitation, and housing facilities
have improved by getting employment opportunities.
Wage Digitization in Readymade Garment (RMG) Sector in Bangladesh is Crucial for
Women Empowerment, Social Compliance and Competitiveness M Hasan - Engineering
International, 2017.
The findings of this study showed that how Bangladesh is still far behind China in terms of
technological aspects. How Bangladesh is still dependent on low waged machine operators. With
the intervention of government for digitalization, if the RMG sector can accommodate
technological enhancement. It is only then possible to achieve comparative and competitive
advantage in this sector.
Improving social responsibility in RMG industries through a new governance approach
laws, MM Rahim - Journal of Business Ethics, 2017.
The findings of this study show what role governments have for the welfare of the workers and
improving the RMG sector from its recent scrutiny. For the RMG industry, socially responsible
procedures are pivotal. But many of the firms operating here doesn't deem it to be necessary. For
this reason, the author of this paper recommends a New Governance approach, where instead of
traditional auditing government will set a group of dimensions for the betterment of the RMG
industry.
Research Hypothesis
We are intent to explore what kind of impact minimum wage and employment opportunities
have on worker's livelihood.
Hypothesis 1: Wage has a positive impact on worker's livelihood.
Hypothesis 2: Employment opportunities have a positive impact on livelihood.
Hypothesis 3: Better Livelihood has a positive social impact.

Research Question
1. How long have you been working in the Garments industry?
2. With whom did you stay when you first came?
3. Before joining the garment industry what did you do?
4. Reason for joining in this industry.
5. How many hours do you work in a day?
6. Did you have a choice not to work overtime?
7. Salary received last month.
8. Do you think you get a fair wage for the work?
9. Do you send money to your family?
10. Do you have any outstanding salary?
11. Do you get a bonus?
12. Do you get to leave for personal reasons?
13. Ranking of workplace environment (Very bad, Bad, Ok, Good, Very Good)
14. Are you planning to change your job? (if yes why)
15. Do you think you are more self – sufficient after doing this job?
16. Has the importance of your opinion increased after doing this job? (Women)