Abstract:
The current study was designed to assess the impact of training-related factors on the
transfer of training. This is a quantitative study and a standard questionnaire was used
to collect primary data. The entire population of executive-level employees was
considered as a sample of this study and data were collected from 105 executive-level
employees who had participated in several training programs in Ceylon Tea Services
PLC. Correlation analysis, simple regression analysis, and multiple regression
analysis were used to analyze the data. The results of correlation analysis revealed
that there is a positive relationship between each of the independent variables: trainee
characteristics, training design, the work environment, and the dependent variable:
transfer of training. Further, the result of simple regression analysis revealed that
trainee characteristics, training design and work environment significantly and
positively influence on transfer of training. Moreover, the result of the stepwise
multiple regression analysis indicated the work environment and training design
respectively has the highest impact on the transfer of training rather than trainee
characteristics. Therefore, this study suggests that it can be achieved benefits from
the training programs through considering on the work environment and the design
of the training program.
