Transfer of Training 1988–2008: An Updated Review and Agenda for Future Research

Customization of Transfer of Training to the job: A Qualitative Study among Bank Managers in Ghana

“…Thus, in line with active learning perspective (Baldwin et al, 2009), training instruction no matter its appeal to trainees does not necessarily lead to the formation of transfer intentions rather it is the trainee's conscious effort to integrate and adapt the training instructions that bring about the formation of intentions and even greater transfer intentions. Integration and adaptation of training ideas as indicated in the model as the two main components of customization of transfer of training are consistent with the concepts of 'idea seeking' and 'opportunity seeking' proposed by Yelon et al (2004).…”

“…Prominent among the criteria which influence the intention to transfer learning are: the credibility of the material presented; the viability of the skills and knowledge and; the degree to which the knowledge provided is actually necessary. According to Baldwin et al (2009) these decision criteria are as a result of the trainee's own appraisal of the training proceedings and the meaningfulness of the materials presented. In their study of the transfer behavior among autonomous medical professionals, Yelon et al (1997:134) indicated that, "professional oriented learners follow an iterative constructive pattern of application when applying knowledge: learners perceive the usefulness of an idea, become ready to use the notion, make the application, and learn from its implementation".…”

“…Thus, in short, the theory suggests that customization of transfer influences transfer intentions which in turn influences transfer behavior. The theory on the dynamics of transfer is important as it helps to explain why individual autonomous professionals attending training choose to transfer some trained knowledge and skills (Baldwin et al, 2009). It is also useful to the extent that mangers of today are given some autonomy in their work.…”

“…Therefore, training researchers have explored explanations for the processes involved in transfer of training or learning to the job to enhance work performance. (Baldwin, Ford & Blume, 2009;Yelon & Ford, 1999;Yelon, Reznich & Sleight, 1997;Yelon, Sheppard & Sleight, 2004). In their quest to address the transfer of training problem, training researchers have investigated some factors that potentially explain the process of transfer of training.…”

“…In their quest to address the transfer of training problem, training researchers have investigated some factors that potentially explain the process of transfer of training. These factors include trainee characteristics (Baldwin et al, 2009;Blume, Ford, Baldwin & Huang, customization of transfer of training, which enhances understanding of the transfer process was proposed.…”