Factors Influencing the Development of Skilled Labors in Thai Orchid Industry

Abstract

A study of factors influencing the development of skilled labors in Thai orchid industry is to study how to develop skilled workers’ capabilities and present a model to be a better skilled workers. This research studied the human development of Thai orchid industry from secondary information and in-depth interviews with professional related to the industry including the questionnaires. The findings are: the desirable qualification of skilled labor in Thai orchid industry are as follows: 1) maturity aspect such as working like its own business, interested to do the job, disciplined, punctual, time conscious, 2) responsibility aspect such as cooperating with supervisor at work, entrusted to take charge on behalf of employees; 3) work attitude aspect such as having clear daily target to be achieved and having passion for own work. The patterns and method of personnel development are three-folded as follows: 1) self-learning aspect such as keeping updated of information from internet, self-learning on marketing from various sources; 2) cluster knowledge sharing and use of technologies pattern such as meeting and sharing information and knowledge to others use of technology; 3) coaching pattern such as entrepreneur supervise operation and giving coaching at work.