Applying fuzzy set qualitative comparative analysis to identify pathways for improving occupational health and safety performance

• Pathways for improving Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) performance in garments. The role of international buyers leadership OHS performance. Analysis small set fourteen garment suppliers using fuzzy comparative qualitative analysis (fsQCA) Under pressure from local government, Bangladesh have intensified their efforts to improve work conditions factories. Available studies identified a range interdependent organizational factors leading improved outcomes large-N statistical estimating average effect sizes. Yet, with such interdependence among factors, no study has yet compared combinations or pathways across cases examining outcomes. In this paper, we use small-N identify the industry Bangladesh. Fourteen were selected through purposeful sampling aiming maximize variations causal output, which facilitates identification suppliers. Based on available studies, coded five (causal conditions) examine influence Results reveal two distinct Common are three conditions: Accountability, Auditing, Training. addition, common conditions, pathway 1 2 include respectively Leadership Buyers, revealing approaches Contrary expectations literature, our indicates that long-term relationships partnerships is main driver 2, thus compensating absence active management commitment.