Workforce training transfer: a study of the effect of relapse prevention training and transfer climate

Article Abstract:

The effectiveness of two separate relapse prevention (RP) modules were evaluated. The modules, which were designed to supplement a supervisory training program for research scientists, were found to have a modest effect on the use of transfer strategies by trainees. The impact of these RP modules, however, tended to be contingent on the transfer climate at the workplace. These findings suggest that contextual variables often play a key role in the post-training period. The results also suggest that research on the modification of transfer climates could be valuable, since it would shed light on how training professionals could influence and alter the attitudes of senior managers, supervisors, peers and subordinates toward training.

Employee Training, Management Development, Evaluation, Management, Training, Scientists, Supervisors

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Applying a systems approach to human resource management

Article Abstract:

The McDonnell Douglas Corp has implemented an integrated systems approach for improving human resource management (HRM). The key factor in the success of this HRM approach has been the modification of the mental models executives hold of how their organization truly functions. An important aspect of this change in executive perspectives lies in the appreciation of the fact that organizational improvement programs are interactive rather than additive. While the superior business results that arise from adopting a systems approach to HRM take some time to manifest themselves, the investment of time and effort in the modification of subconscious mental models can definitely be considered to have paid off for McDonnell Douglas.

Aircraft, Aircraft Manufacturing, Business Personnel Management, Models, Human resource management, Organizational change, Aircraft industry, McDonnell Douglas Corp., MD, Human resource management )

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