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Theories supporting transfer of training
Author(s) -
Yamnill Siriporn,
McLean Gary N.
Publication year - 2001
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/hrdq.7
Subject(s) - transfer of training , training (meteorology) , knowledge management , transfer of learning , conceptual framework , training and development , psychology , computer science , management , sociology , artificial intelligence , social science , physics , meteorology , economics
This article reviews theories and conceptual frameworks necessary to describe three factors affecting transfer of training. This information helps HRD professionals understand why people wish to change their performance after attending a training program, what training design contributes to people's ability to transfer skills successfully, and what kind of organizational environment supports the transfer. This article also provides HRD implementation strategies to help organizations achieve a high level of transfer.