Effects of trainee characteristics, training attitudes and training need analysis on motivation to transfer training

Malabika Sahoo and Sumita Mishra

Management Research Review, 2018, vol. 42, issue 2, 215-238

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.

Keywords: Attitudes; Training; Human Resource Management; Trainee characteristics; Motivation to transfer; Soft skills training; Training need analysis; Transfer motivation (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2018
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DOI: 10.1108/MRR-02-2018-0089

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