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Development of a generalized learning transfer system inventory
Author(s) -
Holton III Elwood F.,
Bates Reid A.,
Ruona Wendy E. A.
Publication year - 2000
Publication title -
human resource development quarterly
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.756
H-Index - 65
eISSN - 1532-1096
pISSN - 1044-8004
DOI - 10.1002/1532-1096(200024)11:4<333::aid-hrdq2>3.0.co;2-p
Subject(s) - transfer of training , exploratory factor analysis , psychology , transfer of learning , factor (programming language) , computer science , psychometrics , cognitive psychology , developmental psychology , programming language
This study expands on the concept of the learning transfer system and reports on the validation of an instrument to measure factors in the system affecting transfer of learning. The Learning Transfer System Inventory (LTSI) was developed and administered to 1,616 training participants from a wide range of organizations. Exploratory common factor analysis revealed a clean interpretable factor structure of sixteen transfer system constructs. Second‐order factor analysis suggested a three‐factor higher order structure of climate, job utility, and rewards. The instrument development process, factor structure, and use of the LTSI as a diagnostic tool in organizations are discussed.© 2000 Jossey‐Bass, A Publishing Unit of John Wiley & Sons, Inc.