The Analysis of Factors Components And Indicators for Basic Characteristics of Migrant Workers Towards Industrial EstablishmentsIn Thailand

Abstract

          This research employs a mixed-method approach with the objective of analyzing the factors components and indicators of fundamental attributes of migrant workers towards industrial establishments in Thailand. It aims to study and verify the validity of these components and indicators in the actual context. The sample group consists of human resource officers from food processing industries employing migrant workers. The sample size was determined using Krejcie and Morgan's table, resulting in a sample of 384 individuals, selected through multi-stage sampling. The instrument used is a 5-point Likert scale questionnaire, and data analysis was conducted using exploratory factor analysis. To confirm the validity of the components and indicators, a t-test was conducted with a group of 30 experts, comparing the mean levels of the indicators to an evaluation criterion of a high level (≥ 3.51) using a computer software program.
          The result revealed that ;
          1. The factors components and indicators of fundamental attributes of migrant workers towards industrial establishments in Thailand consist of 8 components, accounting for 72.504% of the total variance of the indicators, with eigenvalues of 36.534, 3.808, 3.216, 2.728, 2.299, 1.883, 1.630, and 1.460, respectively. These components include workplace safety, basic communication in English and Thai, discipline towards the establishment, awareness of time and place, social norms and etiquette, honesty and kindness, respect for Thai law, and skill proficiency.
        2. The experts agree that all 44 indicators significantly reflect the components and indicators of fundamental attributes of migrant workers towards industrial establishments in Thailand at a statistical significance level of .001.