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Organizational work environment features influencing training transfer: the case of Chinese enterprises
Mengyuan Zhang (Zhang, M.); Maria Gabriela Silva (Silva, M. G.);
XXVIII Jornadas Luso-Espanholas de Gestão Científica
Year (definitive publication)
2018
Language
English
Country
Portugal
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Abstract
This study aims to find out which work environment factors may have the most significant influence on affecting training transfer from the perceptions of trainees, in the Chinese organizational context. Additionally, this study aims to find out different perceptions about work environment factors and training transfer, based on some socio-demographic characteristics, as well as company type where the respondent works. To gather data, it was used a self-administered questionnaire delivered on the Internet, for two weeks in March 2017. Descriptive and inferential are computed. The main results show that work environment factors significantly influence training transfer. Findings also support the idea that there are significant differences on perceptions about work environment factors and training transfer by socio-demographic variables. On the light of the study findings, the researchers managed to provide some recommendations and suggestions for managers of companies in China.
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Keywords
Training transfer,Work environment factors,Quantitative study,China
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UID/GES/00315/2013 Fundação para a Ciência e a Tecnologia