Date of Award
1-1-1985
Thesis Type
undergraduates
Document Type
Thesis
Divisions
antro
Department
Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences
Institution
University of Malaya
Abstract
This graduation exercise tries to look at the process of industrialization by focusing on events at factory level. This is a case-study of a manufacturing company, comparing the socio-economic conditions of its two factories and its workers. Based on observations and interviews, this study first tries to give a comprehensive picture of production process, capitalization, the research methodology and the organizational structure. Secondly, it deals with the labour force and company policies which determine the conditions of work for the workers. How the workers perceive their work is also dealt with. The differences in behavior and attitude of groups of workers are shown to be related to their races, age, sex, income level, educational level, etc. The area of labour-management relationship in one of the factories is also covered, showing the development of the trade union and its activities as well as the problems faced in the relationship between the two parties involved in production.
Note
Academic Exercise (Bachelor’s Degree) – Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences, University of Malaya, 1984/1985.
Recommended Citation
Lim, Lay Kheng, "A case study of the socio-economic conditions of a factory in Johor / Lim Lay Kheng" (1985). Pre-2000 Student Works. 651.
https://knova.um.edu.my/student_works_pre2000/651