Factors Affecting Transfer of Training within Military Officers' Training in the Ministry of State for Defence, Kenya.
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Date
2013-08-27
Authors
Misiani, O. Geoffrey
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Abstract
A common experience is that learning from a formal training program is not carried back for
application on the job. After that kind of training it's important to assess whether transfer of
training has taken place during the use of actual aspects and accessories and equipment. The
purpose of the study was to find out the factors affecting transfer of training within military
officers' in the Ministry of State for Defence, Kenya. A descriptive research design was used this
study. The target population of this study composed of 286 military officers trained staff at the
Army headquarters and trainers. This research study used a stratified random sampling method to
select 30% of the respondents. The researcher therefore selected 86 respondents from the
military institutions. The researcher used primary data for this study and was collected using
questionnaires. The questionnaire was administered using a drop and pick later method to the
sampled respondents. The questionnaire designed by the researcher based on the research
questions. The quantitative data in this research was analyzed by descriptive statistics using
statistical package for social -sciences (SPSS) version 21. Content analysis was used in
processing the qualitative data and results presented in prose form. In addition, a multivariate
regression model was applied to determine the relative importance of each of the four variables
with respect to transfer of training. Data was presented in tables and figures. The study found
that trainer characteristics had the greatest effect on transfer of training followed by training
design, then trainee characteristics while the environment had the least effect. The study found
that self-efficacy and career and job attitudes affected transfer of training to a very great extent.
In addition, the continuous learning culture, social support/ workgroup support, opportunity to
perform and situational cues and consequences affected transfer of training to a great extent.
Moreover, ambient conditions (sound, light, temperature, air) and student involvement affected
transfer of training to a great extent. The study found that provision of additional or supportive
guidance on using the skills back on the job, training content and guidelines for effective training
affected transfer of training to a very great extent. The study found that knowledge of the subject
matter and professional experience affected transfer of training to a very great extent. The study
concludes that trainee characteristics such aspersonality, trainee ability, and motivation effects
were originally identified by training practitioners as factors affecting transfer of training. How
much the trainee was liked and the perceived potential for the trainee and workgroup support are
important in establishing how much of an opportunity the trainee had to perform trained tasks on
the job. High levels of training fulfillment were associated with increased training motivation,
self-efficacy and organizational commitment, their training fulfillment measure incorporating
expectations of content, perceptions of actual content and desired content. With over learning,
practice training in a skill continues beyond the point of skill mastery. Trainers stick closely to
the instructional material through careful focus on instructional objectives and few used
interesting material to spice up. The study recommends the trainees the trainees need to have
high level of confidence so as to attain anticipated performance. The organization need to
encourage trainees to update the technical knowledge and skills and personal growth.
Supervisors and peers should provide trainees with opportunities for practicing new skills and
knowledge in the job setting. Unlimited practice opportunities need to be provided to trainees.
Cultural commitment to learning should be encouraged in the organization. Trainers need to use
interesting material to spice up their teaching.
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