A Comparison of Trainee and Supervisor Perceptions of Transfer Climate in a Union-Based Training Program.

A supportive work climate is critical for successful transfer of learning. Influences in the work environment affect the trainee's ability to apply new skills to the job. The supervisor can be a significant figure in the trainee's perception of a supportive transfer climate. Little is known of the effect of supervisor participation in the training on transfer climate. The purpose of this study was to identify differences in trainee and supervisor self-perceptions of the factors affecting transfer climate. Additionally, this study examined the effects of supervisor participation in the training program on perceptions of transfer climate. The participants in this study were trainees in a union-sponsored instructor training program and their supervisors. The study found perception gaps between the overall perception of transfer climate and supervisor support. The level of supervisor participation in the training program was not to be a factor in the differences between the trainee and supervisor perceptions. No statistically significant difference exists in the perception of other transfer climate factors: supervisor sanctions, peer support, resistance/openness to change, and feedback/performance coaching. In addition, the study found that supervisor participation in the training made little difference in the perceptions of transfer climate by supervisors and trainees. Studies comparing trainee and supervisor perceptions of transfer climate and the effect of supervisor participation in the training on these perceptions are needed from other organizations before extensive generalizations can be made.

Grantor dc:publisher

University of North Texas

Year dc:date

2004

Author dc:creator

• Dodson, Gayle J.

Contributors dc:contributor

• Wircenski, Jerry L.
• Ledgerwood, Donna
• Allen, Jeff M.
• Roberts, Kyle

• Transfer of training.
• Employees -- Training of.
• Supervisors.
• supervisor perceptions
• performance coaching
• transfer of learning
• transfer climate
• supervisor support

Statement dc:rights

• Public
• Copyright
• Dodson, Gayle J.
• Copyright is held by the author, unless otherwise noted. All rights reserved.

Language dc:language

English

Identifier

oclc: 58437752
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