Transfer of Training and Job Performance: Analysis of Development Sector in Pakistan

Abstract

The purpose of this research is to examine the relationship between training factors and job performance when training transfer mediates the relationship. This research is quantitative in nature and has employed SPSS-21 and Smart-PLS software to analyze the data and to test the hypothesized relationship between variables of the conceptual model. The research strategy involves a survey design using primary data. The findings of the research indicated a strong positive relationship between latent constructs. Moreover, the direct relationship between training factors and training transfer was significant therefore hypotheses were accepted. The indirect relationship between training transfer and job performance was significant and positive therefore hypotheses involved were accepted. The findings of the research under the study supported existing literature. Managerial implications of the research involve staff preparedness that should be ensured by working proactively, training aims should be associated with the organizational goals, and the relevance of training content should be ensured with the current job. This study enriched the understanding of the gap between training received and implications on the development sector by showing the impact of training factors and training transfer on job performance.