Pre-Training Motivation and Transfer of Training in Downsizing Environments: A Preliminary Review and Perspectives

Drawing upon previous literatures in training and downsizing issues, this paper aims at examining how the efficiencies of training programs in downsizing environments might be determined. The authors looked at both pre-training and post-training phase and identified pre-training motivation and transfer of training as two critical factors deciding training efficiencies. Variables such as career planning, job involvement and supervisory support are studied to better understand pre-training motivation and transfer of training.