Transfer climate and transfer of training: the mediating role of transfer intention in hospitality organisations

The purpose of this study was to examine the mediating role of motivation between the relationship of perceived training utility and transfer of training. Data were obtained from 215 employees working in the banking sector. SPSS and AMOS statistical software were used to test the hypothesized model. Consistent with social cognitive theory, results suggested a significant positive relationship of perceived training utility with motivation to transfer and transfer of training. The results further revealed that the relationship between perceived training utility and transfer of training had an indirect effect via Motivation to transfer. This study has made a significant theoretical contribution to the literature by exploring the mechanism through which perceived training utility affects transfer of training. This study will help HRD professionals to understand the importance of perceived training utility in transfer of training.

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Mechanism between perceived organizational support and transfer of training

Management Research Review ◽

10.1108/mrr-02-2017-0052 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 41 (3) ◽

pp. 296-313 ◽

Cited By ~ 15

Author(s):

Talat Islam ◽

Ishfaq Ahmed

Keyword(s):

Job Satisfaction ◽

Organizational Support ◽

Self Efficacy ◽

Transfer Of Training ◽

Perceived Organizational Support ◽

Banking Sector ◽

Equation Modeling ◽

Content Type ◽

Mediating Role

Purpose This study aims to investigate the mechanism between perceived organizational support and transfer of training using self-efficacy and job satisfaction as mediating variables. More specifically, self-efficacy is examined as a mediator between perceived organizational support and job satisfaction, whereas job satisfaction is examined as a mediator between perceived organizational support and transfer of training. Design/methodology/approach This quantitative study is based on data collected from 409 employees of the banking sector on a random basis. Findings Structural equation modeling analysis confirmed the mediating role of job satisfaction between perceived organizational support and transfer of training. In addition, self-efficacy was found to perform the mediating role between perceived organizational support and job satisfaction. Research limitations/implications The data for this study were collected at one point of time, and it has implications for organizations and employees. Originality/value This study highlights the emerging issue of transfer of training and gives a practical model to the organizations to strengthen their human resources. This study is perhaps the first attempt to empirically investigate the mediating role of self-efficacy and job satisfaction.

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An intention-based model of transfer of training

Management Research Review ◽

10.1108/mrr-05-2014-0107 ◽

2015 ◽

Vol 38 (8) ◽

pp. 908-928 ◽

Cited By ~ 6

Author(s):

Eddie W.L. Cheng ◽

Karin Sanders ◽

Ian Hampson

Keyword(s):

Structural Equation ◽

Transfer Of Training ◽

Behavioral Control ◽

Training Model ◽

Equation Modeling ◽

Perceived Behavioral Control ◽

Content Type ◽

Mediating Role ◽

Transfer Behavior

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to explicate and test an intention-based model to explain transfer of training behavior. The theory of planned behavior (TPB) is utilized to examine the role of transfer intention in the transfer of training process. Design/methodology/approach – A sample of 132 construction practitioners in Hong Kong was adopted. All measurement and structural models were assessed with structural equation modeling. Findings – Results showed that the three antecedents positively affected transfer intention, while perceived behavioral control and transfer intention affected transfer behavior positively. Moreover, a post hoc analysis supported the mediating role of transfer intention in the relationship between the antecedents and transfer behavior. Practical implications – Confirmation of the mediating role of intention has ascertained that it should be the core of a transfer of training model. To strengthen the transfer behavior, one has to find ways to increase the intention to transfer. Originality/value – This paper examined an intention-based model of transfer of training based on the TPB. The latter has rarely been applied to the prediction of transfer behavior.

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The More You Say, the Less They Hear

Journal of Media Psychology Theories Methods and Applications ◽

10.1027/1864-1105/a000135 ◽

2015 ◽

Vol 27 (4) ◽

pp. 159-169 ◽

Cited By ~ 3

Author(s):

Elsbeth D. Asbeek Brusse ◽

Marieke L. Fransen ◽

Edith G. Smit

Keyword(s):

Hearing Protection ◽

Entertainment Education ◽

Mediating Role ◽

Attitude Measures ◽

Underlying Mechanisms

Abstract. This study examined the effects of disclosure messages in entertainment-education (E-E) on attitudes toward hearing protection and attitude toward the source. In addition, the (mediating) role of the underlying mechanisms (i.e., transportation, identification, and counterarguing) was studied. In an experiment (N = 336), three different disclosure messages were compared with a no-disclosure condition. The results show that more explicit disclosure messages negatively affect transportation and identification and stimulate the generation of counterarguments. In addition, the more explicit disclosure messages affect both attitude measures via two of these processes (i.e., transportation and counterarguing). Less explicit disclosure messages do not have this effect. Implications of the findings are discussed.

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Coping Humor as a Mediator Between Emotional Intelligence and Job Satisfaction

Journal of Personnel Psychology ◽

10.1027/1866-5888/a000185 ◽

2017 ◽

Vol 16 (3) ◽

pp. 155-159 ◽

Cited By ~ 4

Author(s):

Peizhen Sun ◽

Jennifer J. Chen ◽

Hongyan Jiang

Keyword(s):

Job Satisfaction ◽

Emotional Intelligence ◽

Future Research ◽

Satisfaction Scale ◽

Primary School Teachers ◽

Mediating Role ◽

Regulation Of Emotion ◽

The Relationship ◽

Overall Job Satisfaction

Abstract. This study investigated the mediating role of coping humor in the relationship between emotional intelligence (EI) and job satisfaction. Participants were 398 primary school teachers in China, who completed the Wong Law Emotional Intelligence Scale, Coping Humor Scale, and Overall Job Satisfaction Scale. Results showed that coping humor was a significant mediator between EI and job satisfaction. A further examination revealed, however, that coping humor only mediated two sub-dimensions of EI (use of emotion and regulation of emotion) and job satisfaction. Implications for future research and limitations of the study are discussed.

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