Does Labor Factors and Country Competitiveness Influence Country Attractiveness? A Study in Indonesian and Jordan Textile Industries

Abstract

The purpose of this study is to critically compare the labor factors and country competitiveness of Jordan and Indonesia that are affecting its country attractiveness in the textile industry. This study also discuss how Indonesia could improve its textile industry and become more productive than others. This research is a mix of qualitative quantitative approaches. The data was collected from the published materials of Better Work data, BAPPENAS, and in depth interview with certified social compliance auditors, factory managers, and some workers to earn more information on textile industry in Indonesia and Jordan. The result of this study indicated that there are several labor factors that could boost up the Indonesian’s performance in textile industry, for example working hours, occupational safety and health, compensation and benefits, and also discrimination.