TY  - JOUR
AB  - 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.
VL  - 42
IS  - 2
SN  - 2040-8269
DO  - 10.1108/MRR-02-2018-0089
UR  - https://doi.org/10.1108/MRR-02-2018-0089
AU  - Sahoo Malabika
AU  - Mishra Sumita
PY  - 2018
Y1  - 2018/01/01
TI  - Effects of trainee characteristics, training attitudes and training need analysis on motivation to transfer training
T2  - Management Research Review
PB  - Emerald Publishing Limited
SP  - 215
EP  - 238
Y2  - 2024/04/19
ER  -