What is transfer of training? What are any 4 types of transfers possible? What factors need to be considered when deciding on a training site?

Answer:

Transfer of training can be defined as the application of the skills and knowledge that are obtained from the training to a certain job or role. This is a term that is usually used in Industrial and Organizational Psychology.

The 4 types of transfer of training are as below-

Positive transfer of training= This is when learning in one situation can also be used in the other situation.

Negative transfer of training- This is when the learning of one task makes the other activity or task difficult

Neutral transfer of training= This results when learning ion one activity does not make any impact on the other activities

Replacement transfer= This is when one skill is replaced or substituted by other skill

The different factors are as below-

Expert faculty= The trainers and faculty who will impact the training are important factors to consider.

Training Methodology= It is important to have the knowledge of the Training Methodology used by the training center that matches the requirement of the firm

Facility features= All the aids and supports must be available in the training center that are required to provide the training.

Interaction with an expert- It is preferred to have the training in those centers which provide the opportunity to have the interaction with the experts