Effects of trainee characteristics, training attitudes and training need analysis on motivation to transfer training
ISSN: 2040-8269
Article publication date: 6 November 2018
Issue publication date: 13 February 2019
Abstract
Purpose
Trainees’ motivation to transfer the training imparted is an important constituent in determining required training outcomes in organizations. The purpose of this study is to examine the effects of trainee characteristics, training attitudes and training need analysis on motivation to transfer training.
Design/methodology/approach
Research hypotheses were tested using a survey. A questionnaire was used to collect data from employees of an Indian governmental power transmission organization, attending any one soft skills training programme in the past year. Out of the 500 questionnaires distributed, 389 were deemed useable for the study, producing an effective response rate of 77.8 per cent.
Findings
The findings establish a direct and positive association between trainee characteristics, training attitudes and need analysis with transfer motivation.
Originality/value
This study contributes to extant literature by examining associations in hitherto underexplored areas such as that of training attitudes and training need analysis with transfer motivation. In addition, the findings provide insights into challenges pertaining to transfer motivation in soft skills training initiatives.
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Citation
Sahoo, M. and Mishra, S. (2019), "Effects of trainee characteristics, training attitudes and training need analysis on motivation to transfer training", Management Research Review, Vol. 42 No. 2, pp. 215-238. https://doi.org/10.1108/MRR-02-2018-0089
Publisher
:Emerald Publishing Limited
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