Information Perceptions, Requirements and Satisfactions of Establishments Toward Labours from IM Japan Project of Department of Employment, Ministry of Labour

Abstract

          This research aims to examine the awareness, demand, and satisfaction of enterprises regarding workers from the IM Japan program under the Department of Employment, Ministry of Labor. This is a quantitative study conducted using a survey research approach, measuring responses at a single point in time. The study focuses on executives and human resource personnel from ten target industries that employ workers from the IM Japan program. The participants must have awareness of IM Japan workers and be located within the Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC), covering Chonburi, Rayong, and Chachoengsao provinces. A total of 400 respondents were selected using quota sampling and accidental sampling techniques. The statistical methods employed for data analysis include descriptive statistics and the F-test/One-Way ANOVA.

          The findings indicate that the majority of enterprises are in the automotive industry, with 189 respondents (47.3%), followed by the agricultural industry with 59 respondents (14.8%). The tourism industry had the least representation, with only 15 respondents (3.8%).

          Regarding the geographical distribution of enterprises, Chonburi had the highest number of respondents at 196 (49.0%), followed by Rayong with 117 respondents (29.3%), and Chachoengsao with the lowest number at 87 respondents (21.7%).

The hypothesis testing results reveal that:

1. Enterprises with different characteristics exhibit no significant difference in their awareness of IM Japan workers through online media.
2. Enterprises with different characteristics have varying levels of demand for IM Japan workers. Specifically, the agricultural industry demonstrates a higher demand for IM Japan workers compared to the automotive, food processing, tourism, and digital industries.
3. Enterprises with different operational durations show no significant difference in their overall satisfaction with IM Japan workers.

          These findings provide valuable insights into the employment dynamics of IM Japan workers in the EEC region and can serve as a reference for policymakers to enhance workforce alignment with industry needs.