CSR practices in the perspective of workers : A case of Pakistan’s textile industry
Riaz, Umar (2023)
2023
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Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) is a self-regulatory form of international businesses to contribute towards sustainable business goals. This concept originated in the second half of the 20th century and since then it has got the interest of not only academia, but it has also become a practical strategic approach by businesses and corporations to protect the environment. CSR not only urges companies to address their impacts on the environment, it also emphasizes to provide better working conditions for employees.
Pakistan's most important sector by far is its textile industry. In 1957, the country's textile sector finally got its act together, and it quickly overtook all other industries. The working conditions in Pakistan's textile and apparel manufacturers are essentially the same as they were years ago. In the years after 1960, Pakistan has launched a few programs to improve worker safety, but many of these pro-jects are missing key components.
Therefore, this thesis aimed to examine the CSR practices of Pakistan’s Textile Industry in the perspective of workers. This thesis therefore reviewed current working conditions in the industry and evaluated risks and violations as well as attempts of the industry to improve its working environment. To explain the aim of the thesis a quantitative research design was used. Data was collected through both the secondary and primary methods. Survey was collected with the help of Primary data questionnaire and secondary data was gathered from previous reports and literature.
Pakistan's most important sector by far is its textile industry. In 1957, the country's textile sector finally got its act together, and it quickly overtook all other industries. The working conditions in Pakistan's textile and apparel manufacturers are essentially the same as they were years ago. In the years after 1960, Pakistan has launched a few programs to improve worker safety, but many of these pro-jects are missing key components.
Therefore, this thesis aimed to examine the CSR practices of Pakistan’s Textile Industry in the perspective of workers. This thesis therefore reviewed current working conditions in the industry and evaluated risks and violations as well as attempts of the industry to improve its working environment. To explain the aim of the thesis a quantitative research design was used. Data was collected through both the secondary and primary methods. Survey was collected with the help of Primary data questionnaire and secondary data was gathered from previous reports and literature.