Author(s): Bundit Lamesawan, Nathasa Theanruechai, Sunee Wantanakomol
Labor is a factor of production and human capital that is of great importance to economic development and national development. This research aims to study strategies for the management of migrant operating mechanics in Thailand’s industrial sector to achieve sustainable success. Qualitative and qualitative research methods were employed in this study. The quantitative data were obtained from interviewing 500 manufacturing entrepreneurs hiring labour migrants. As results, 5 strategic aspects for the predetemined objective were revealed, namely Planning, Selection, Knowledge, Performance and Relationship. Strategic recommendations are as follows: presenting the work structure diagram with roles and accountable person; making sure the visas of immigrant workforce are not expired; exploring successful performance coupled with the practice of knowledge exchange for rapid understanding; creating written assessment reports while employees are asked to sign to indicate that they are aware of the expectations; and providing opportunities for migrant workers to practise their professional knowledge and skills. The results of hypothesis testing showed that when classified by business organization size, it was found that there was Strategic Management of Migrant Technicians within Thailand’s Industry for Sustainable Success. Different measures for entrepreneurial success are found among small, medium-sized and large businesses (p<.05)