Impact of Physical Ergonomic Factors on Employee Productivity: Special Reference to in Apparel Industry of Gampaha District

Abstract

A well-designed work environment is a prerequisite for any organizational employee retention and quality maintenance. Businesses do not operate in a vacuum but rather in a dynamic environment that has a direct influence on how they operate and whether they will achieve their objectives. In today’s context, apparel industries pay a greater attention toward physical ergonomic factors Ergonomics is designed to ensure that the work situation is in line with the worker's activities. Thus, the present research was conducted to determine the impact of physical ergonomic factors on employee productivity in apparel industry of Gampaha district. The variables included in the framework were internal Environmental factors, Working Equipment and workplace design. The primary data was gathered by distributing 323 questionnaires to employees who work in apparel manufacturing companies located in Gampaha district. The findings determined that, all three factors: internal environmental factors, working equipment and workplace design, were significant variables and has a positive impact on employee productivity of apparel manufacturing industry. The research paper provides apparel industry on how knowledge about the physical ergonomics factors influencing employee productivity.