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Critical Review on Labor Factors and Country Competitiveness: Comparison between Indonesia and Jordan

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  • Sari Wahyuni

    (Deputy Director Graduate Study in Management, Faculty of Economics, University of Indonesia, Indonesia.)

  • David Wilfrid Nadapdap

    (Research Assistant Graduate Study in Management, Faculty of Economics, University of Indonesia, Indonesia.)

Abstract

The purpose of this study is to critically compare labor factors and country competitiveness of Jordan and Indonesia that affecting its country attractiveness in the textile industry. This study is a mix between qualitative quantitative approaches. The data were collected from the published materials of Better Work data, BAPPENAS, and in depth – interview with certified social compliance auditors, factory managers, and some workers to earn more information on textile industry in Indonesia and Jordan. The result of this study indicated that there are several labor factors that could boost up the Indonesian’s performance in Textile industry, i.e. working hours, occupational safety and health, compensation and benefits, and also discrimination.

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  • Sari Wahyuni & David Wilfrid Nadapdap, 2015. "Critical Review on Labor Factors and Country Competitiveness: Comparison between Indonesia and Jordan," International Journal of Business and Social Research, LAR Center Press, vol. 5(5), pages 24-40, May.
    • Handle: RePEc:lrc:larijb:v:5:y:2015:i:5:p:24-40
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