Question

1. What are some characteristics of the individual and of the organization that can make training more or less effective? Discuss factors that affect training transfer. (In 3-4 sentences).
   
   In training and development (in business)

Answer 1

The training becomes effective when the trainees effectively apply the knowledge they gained through training in work. The factors that may affect training transfer may include the characteristics of the individual like the ability of the individual to learn and apply the knowledge and skills effectively in work and motivational level of the individual to learn new skills and apply the same for career enhancement. The training would not be effective if the trainee is not having the capability to learn the topics covered by the training and the individual should be intrinsically motivated to learn new skills and apply them to grow in their career. The organizational factors that affect training may include the work environment and support given by the organizational members like peers, managers and trainers. The work environment should support to apply the new lessons learned in training to work and the jobs should be designed to apply the learning. The members of the organization should provide motivation and support in applying the knowledge.