Exam 10: Transfer of Training

The key benefit of the Learning Transfer System Inventory is that it recognizes the importance of a systematic approach to transfer of training.Which of the following statements is NOT aligned with the principles or conclusions of this diagnostic tool/model

According to Baldwin and Ford's model of the transfer of training process,trainee characteristics,training design,and the work environment have a direct effect on learning and retention.

Studies appear to indicate that the number one barrier to training transfer tends to be associated with poor training design.

a)Using an example,describe how improvements in behaviour and performance may impact organizational performance through vertical transfer of training. b)Is it possible to have horizontal transfer yet organizational effectiveness does not improve Explain.

Neutral transfer of training is a term used in the textbook to describe situations whereby what was learned in training is transferred to the job site with slight modification or adapted to new situations.

The provision of which of the following is NOT a typical item in a supervisor's training support contract

Evidence appears to support the notion that in order for transfer to occur,managers should follow the following steps: 1)create a transfer of training plan for employees,and 2)introduce the action plan to trainees upon completion of the training program.

Which of the following statements reflects the notion of "booster sessions"

Work environment characteristics both pre- and post-training have been found NOT to impact training transfer.

In addition to transfer strategies,studies have found that interventions provided after the training sessions appear to be supportive of training transfer.Which of the following is NOT classified as a post-training intervention

According to the textbook,near transfer of training occurs when trainees are able to apply skills learned in training to situations that are very different from those experienced in training.

The textbook offers support for the existence of a positive relationship between training transfer and opportunities to practise newly acquired skills.

Relapse prevention is an intervention that instructs trainees to anticipate transfer obstacles and high-risk situations in the work environment and to develop coping skills and strategies to overcome them.

Tony provides negotiation training for a number of local organizations.To ensure a wide application of his lessons,Tony places trainees in negotiation situations that share the same underlying principles yet the scenarios vary.What learning principle is Tony using

According to the transfer of training framework,what is one activity management should undertake prior to the start of a training program

Which of the following is NOT addressed in the textbook as actions trainees should take in preparation for training

You are a human resource manager for a large company.Your managers have just completed a training program designed to improve the managers' interpersonal skills.Which post-training supplements would you suggest the company use based on evidence provided in the textbook

Which of the following trainee characteristics is NOT linked with training transfer

What are the two specific characteristics of the post-training environment that appear to have the greatest impact on trainees' ability to apply newly learned skills

Self-management interventions target behavioural changes and have their basis in self-regulation and social cognitive theory.