Listed below are questions designed to measure trainees’ motivation to transfer training.

Ask several working friends, colleagues, or fellow employees these questions. Also, ask

them to discuss why they responded in the way they did. Read each of the following statements. Indicate whether you strongly agree, somewhat agree, somewhat disagree,

or strongly disagree with the statement.

a. The skills and knowledge that I have obtained by attending training programs have

been helpful in solving work-related problems.

b. Before I attend training programs, I usually consider how I will use the content of the

program.

c. I believe my job performance will likely improve if I use the knowledge and skills

acquired in training programs.

d. It is unrealistic to believe that mastering the content of training programs can

improve my work productivity.

e. I am usually able to use skills or knowledge acquired in training programs in my

work.

f. There are usually more problems than the trainers realize in applying training program

content in my daily work activities.

g. Before I attend training programs, I usually identify particular problems or projects

that I would like the training to help me with.

Prepare a written summary of what you learned about motivation to transfer training.