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Industry in Bangladesh
1. Introduction
Jute, a natural fibre, which is widely known as the golden fibre, is one of the cheapest and the
strongest of all natural fibers and considered as fibre of the future. Jute, as a natural fibre, has
many inherent advantages like lustier, high tensile strength, low extensibility, moderate heat and
fire resistance and long staple lengths. It is a biodegradable and eco-friendly having many
advantages over synthetics and protects the environment and maintains the ecological balance.
Besides being a major textile fibre, Jute is also a raw material for nontraditional and value added
non-textile products which is used extensively in the manufacture of different types of traditional
packaging fabrics, manufacturing Hessian, sacking, carpet backing, mats, bags, tarpaulins, ropes
and twines.
Jute industry has been playing a substantial role in the economic development of Bangladesh for
a pretty many years. A large no of workers are playing a momentous role in running this industry
successfully. To measure how these employees performance is related to productivity, it is
required to find out and how motivated employees are to perform well.
Hence, the purpose of this assignment is to draw out how workers of jute industry in Bangladesh
are motivated; that is, the motivational programs for workers of jute industry in Bangladesh.
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France, Germany, Belgium, Italy, Austria & Russia during the latter half of 18th century. Thus
jute once built a vital global trade network.
Margaret Donnelly, a jute mill landowner in Dundee in the 1800s, set up the first jute mills in
Bengal. In the 1950s and 1960s, when nylon and polythene were rarely used, one of the primary
sources of foreign exchange earnings for the erstwhile United Pakistan was the export of jute
products, based on jute grown in the East Bengal. After Bangladeshs independence in 1971, the
government pursued a program of nationalization of large manufacturing enterprises. As part of
this program it took over all the abandoned jute mills and nationalized those owned by Bangladeshi
citizens. The operations of these nationalized mills were put under the Bangladesh Jute Mills
Corporation (BJMC). In the early 80s, some rethinking led to a partial reversal of this policy and
over 50 percent of the mills (35 out of 66) under BJMC were privatized. Notwithstanding this
change, market forces were still not allowed to guide the operation of the mills and both public
and private sector mills remained mired in large financial losses. Jute has been called the "Golden
Fiber of Bangladesh." However, as the use of polythene and other synthetic materials as a
substitute for jute increasingly captured the market, the jute industry in general experienced a
decline. Between 2004 and 2010, the jute market recovered and the price of raw jute increased
substantially.
Jute has entered many diverse sectors of industry, where natural fibers are gradually becoming
better substitutes. Among these industries are paper, celluloid products (films), non-woven textiles,
composites, (pseudo-wood), and geotextiles. In 2006, the General Assembly of the United Nations
proclaimed 2009 to be the International Year of Natural Fibers, so as to raise the profile of jute
and other natural fibers.
Bangladeshi jute are traditionally being used in both packaging of food grade materials and
industrial packaging. it also used for various kind of shopping bags, promotional bags and geo-
textiles.
Growing international interest for diversified and lifestyle jute products have prompted
Bangladeshi jute manufacturers and exporters to develop value-added jute products like jute gunny
bag or sack bags, jute yarn and twine, handicrafts, shopping bags, beach bags, sports and travel
bags, wine bags and other jute textiles.
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Jute is one of the most valuable natural resources of Bangladesh and is truly ruled the world market.
Bangladeshi Jute bags are available in neutral and earthy colors like olive green and different
shades of white. These quality jute bags made their way into almost every nature lovers home.
There are 50 private jute spinning mills producing jute yarn/twine under Bangladesh Jute Spinners
Association (BJSA). The mills under jute spinning sector produce 0.29 million (2.90 lakh) tonnes
of jute yarn/twine and export 0.261 million (2.61 lakh) m. tonnes of quality yarn/twine consuming
1.9 million (19 lakh) bales of high quality raw jute and earn foreign exchange worth Taka 12
million (1200 crore) per annum.
Before the independence, Bangladesh had six jute yarn mills. However, this sector had thrived
during the '80s as the industry experienced a setback in the developed countries during the same
period. The entrepreneurs of the country bought these second-hand jute mills machineries with a
very low investment and started setting up these jute spinning mills.
Experts are divided into two groups regarding opinion over the management of existing mills in
Bangladesh under BJMC. One group is in favor of privatization of the existing state owned jute
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mills, where another group advocates reorganization/restructuring of BJMC mills. The mills under
Bangladesh Jute Mills Corporation are exporting 0.128 million (1.28 lakh) m. tonnes of jute goods
i.e Hessian, Sacking and CBC. (Yusuf, 2007)
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7. Average production of Jute BJSA Mills 3,60,500 M. Tons
goods BJMA Mills 1,56,500 M. Tons
BJMC Mills 1,46,000 M. Tons
TOTAL : 6,63,000 M. TONS
Mills (As on 30th June 2010 ) Hessian Sacking CBC Others Total
Operated
Acronyms used
BJSA = Bangladesh Jute Spinners Association (Private Sector)
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BJMA = Bangladesh Jute Mills Association (Private Sector)
BJMC = Bangladesh Jute Mills Corporation (Public Sector)
CBC = Carpet Backing Cloth.
Job satisfaction
The workers are satisfied with their job considering the overall standing of this jute mill company,
the facilities provided to them, and the benefits they enjoy.
Accommodation facilities
The company provides sufficient accommodation facilities to their workers where they feel at
home and safe.
Transportation facilities
The workers complain that transportation facilities are available only for the staff of the
organization. They grieve that the although they directly contribute to the production of jute, they
are deprived of the transportation facilities which are enjoyed by the staff.
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Canteen facilities
Khulna crescent mills provide canteen facilities to their workers; but foods are offered at high
price although the quality is low.
Work environment
Working condition is friendly and congenial which allow the workers to fully concentrate on
their work, in sound physical and mental health.
Safety measures
Crescent jute mill provides enough safety measure for their workers against electric short circuit
and fire. Workers stated that they are satisfied by this safety measure.
Festival bonus
Workers receive festival bonus two times in a year; one is for Eid UL FITUR another one is for
EID UL ADHA. But they are not satisfied with the amount paid to them as they claim it as
insufficient.
Outlook towards the current motivational programs undertaken by the company for its
workers
The workers are very much dissatisfied with the current motivation program the company provide.
They grieve that the organization doesnt pay their salary on time. As a result the workers fall in
big trouble, every now and then, they communicate their grievance, but the management barely
pay any heed to their complaints.
Retirement benefits
Workers said that as it is semi-governmental organization they are provided retirement benefit.
But the fact is that the workers usually do not get their retirement benefits even after 5 or 6 years
of retirement. They face difficulty in leading life.
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Career progression
Workers get promotion based on seniority. So, they are demotivated to perform better as this does
not affect promotional decision.
Learning opportunities
Management doesnt provide any development and learning opportunities.
4. Conclusion
A number of jute mills in our country is being closed due to loss and inefficiency. The management
and administration of the current jute mills are poor. Therefore, the workers are not properly
motivated to perform better.
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5. Recommendation
Though some facilities provide from management of crescent jute mill like accommodation
facilities, bonus facilities, taken some safety measure. The organization should take following
measures from the viewpoints of workers so that workers grievance towards motivation might be
minimized.
Fair transportation facilities: Organization should provide transportation facilities both for
management and workers, so that worker feel that organization give importance to them
Payment on time: Organization must give salary to the worker in time to time. The salary
for one month give to worker on that month. As a result the workers can run his livelihood
smoothly. Because it is salary that is the obligatory right to the worker to take from the
organization. If organization follow this worker will be more motivated than before.
Provide modern tools and machinery: Using technology maximize business productivity
creates the platform to realize true business success. Increased business productivity can be
traced to the automation of processes, when modern technology used then the heavy pressure
on physical health on workers also reduced productivity also rise at the same time worker also
motivated.
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would get a poor score on their ability to do that very thing and then wonder what went wrong.
So organization should arrange training and development program for their workers.
Give authority to the worker: if the management assign task to the workers but do not allow
to use resources they do not make quality product, when management assign task in the same
they have to ensure that workers might have got the power of using resources, so that the
workers will be motivated.
Empowering the workforce: the management should empower the worker of the jute mill
so that it leads to greater job satisfaction, motivation, increased productivity and reduces the
costs. Increased efficiency in employees because of increased ownership in their work. Focus
on quality from the level of manufacturing till actual delivery and service of goods.by this
way the workers might be motivated.
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Part Two- Transformational Leadership Practice in
Bangladesh
Chapter-1
Theoretical part
1.1 Introduction
The role every manager must fill in the workplace is leadership. Managers often make the mistake
of assuming that because they are the managers, they are also the leaders and that their employees
(associates) will automatically follow. In reality, position only denotes title, not leadership.
Leadership is a process whereby one individual influences a group of individuals to achieve a
common goal. To be an effective leader, the manager must influence his associates in a positive
way to reach the goals of the organization. Furthermore, the transformational leadership approach
can help managers become exceptional leaders.
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Transformational leaders also focus on and care about followers and their personal needs and
development. Transformational leaders fit well in leading and working with complex work groups
and organizations, where beyond seeking an inspirational leader to help guide them through an
uncertain environment, followers are also challenged and feel empowered; this nurtures them into
becoming loyal, high performers.
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of the organization. Managers with inspirational motivation encourage team spirit to reach
goals of increased revenue and market growth for the organization.
Transformational leadership is said to have occurred when engagement in a group results in leaders
and followers raising one another to increased levels of motivation and morality.
o Extraversion- The two main characteristics of extraverts are affiliation and agency, which
relate to the social and leadership aspects of their personality, respectively. Extraversion is
generally seen as an inspirational trait usually exhibited in transformational leadership.
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o Agreeableness- Although not a trait which specifically points to transformational
leadership, leaders in general possess an agreeable nature stemming from a natural concern
for others and high levels of individual consideration. Charisma and idealized influence is
a classic ability of individuals who possess agreeability.
Broadly researched- It has been widely researched, including a large body of qualitative
research centering on prominent leaders and CEOs in major firms.
Expansive leadership view- It provides a broader view of leadership that augments other
leadership models.
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Effectiveness- Evidence supports that it is an effective form of leadership.
Measurement questioned-
Validity of MLQ not fully established
Some transformational factors are not unique solely to the transformational model
TL treats leadership more as a personality trait or predisposition than a behavior that can
be taught.
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Suffers from heroic leadership bias.
TL is based primarily on qualitative data.
Has the potential to be abused.
Chapter-2
Transformational leadership in real life scenario: A study on Dr.
Muhammad Yunus
2.1 Introduction
Good leadership matters for transforming a drive into reality. A legendary leader can transform
merely a drive into reality by his charisma, dedication, initiative, and commitment to the society,
and above all, to the organization. Dr. Mohmmad Yunus transforms his drive and vision of
alleviating poverty from the rural Bangladesh by building an organization of 8.61 million
borrowers scratched from only 42 borrowers by his initiative. The research is a kind of exploratory
research based on secondary information which has been collected from journals, websites, and
books. It is found that his vision of building a bank for the poor who are not bankable by the
traditional banking system comes true by his transformational leadership style backed by his drive,
vision, charisma, desperation, commitment, and faith on Grameen Bank families. Social and
managerial implications, conclusion, and future directions have been discussed in the end.
Bangladesh is one of the most densely populated countries of the world and one of the worlds
lowest land areas per capital. 160 million populations are living in a territory of 147,570 square
km with a literacy rate of 71%. Today, a country of a bottomless basket during independence war
in 1971 has become a developing one. Since then, small and medium enterprise and agriculture
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were severly affected due to the scarcity of loans to the poor. Dr. Muhammad Yunus transforms
the eye-catchy bubble bank for the poor into a reality.
In 1975, he proposed a model to the local farmers where he will get nothing but loss eventually
and contribute significant to the continuation of crop production. This project faced enormous loss
to Yunus and farmers were not losers at all. It experienced miraculous success in the years that
followed under the supervision of farmers. He started next venture for removing helpless women
folk by giving loan to 42 labors from his own pocket and got some remarkable results. Motivation
by this effort, he approached some state commercial banks for financing those poor women but
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declined for having no collateral. Professor Yunus became the guarantor of all loans. This bank of
seed money has become the Nobel laureate organization under the great visionary leadership of
professor Dr. Muhammad Yunus.
He was not the first one that came up with the idea of small
loans to the poor, but he was the one who showed the world
that they could work on a large scale. He was the one who
demonstrated that the people at the bottom of the economic
pyramid could be brought into the mainstream of financial
services. And he was the one whose work at Grameen provided
the major model and the impetus for a worldwide microcredit
movement.
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Grameen Banks positive impact on its poor and formerly poor borrowers has been documented
in many independent studies carried out by external agencies including the World Bank, the
International Food Research Policy Institute (IFPRI) and the Bangladesh Institute of Development
Studies (BIDS).
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Bibliography
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