Abstract: The main objective of this study was to determine the factors that influence the transfer of training in the parastatals in Kenya. The specific objectives of the study was to determine the effect of trainee characteristics; trainer characteristics; training design and work environment on transfer of training, a case of the Kenya Port Authority. The study adopted a descriptive research design. A descriptive survey aim at a population from a representative sample was adopted. A structured questionnaire was used to collect data relevant for the study. The study targeted 80 respondents in collecting data with regard to determinants of transfer of training from training to the job among the employees of Kenya Ports Authority. From the study 78 respondents out of the 80 respondents filled-in and returned the questionnaires making a response rate of 97.5%.
The study sought to find out the extent to which trainee and trainer’s characteristics, training design and work environment affect transfer of training from training to the job. From the findings, self-efficacy, motivation, goal orientation, motivation, job attitudes, goal performance and learning goal affected transfer of training from training to the job to a great extent. In addition trainee personality, goal orientation and trainee ability affected transfer of training from training to the job to a great extent. Moreover, trainee motivation, career management affected transfer of training from training to the job at a great extent. According to the findings, 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 from training to the job to a great extent. In addition, framing of training/training approach, developments in cognitive research and providing inadequate affected transfer of training from training to the job to a great extent. Moreover, inadequate test designs, sequencing, giving of multiple examples and non-examples of concepts in variety of contexts and learning principles affected transfer of training from training to the job to a great extent.
Keywords: Parastatals.
Title: DETERMINANTS OF TRANSFER OF TRAINING IN PARASTATALS IN KENYA: A CASE OF KENYA PORTS AUTHORITY
Author: Gregory Ndoro Kazungu, Dr. William Kingi, Dr. Mary Ibua
International Journal of Management and Commerce Innovations
ISSN 2348-7585 (Online)
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