Business and Economics Journal

Role and Impact of Reward and Accountability on Training Transfer

Abstract

Umair Ahmed, Abdul Majid AH, Mohd Zin ML, Phulpoto W and Umrani WA

Drawing upon the element of training transfer, this present study investigates whether the reward and accountability act as influencing components for transfer of training. Questionnaire technique of the quantitative research approach was used for the primary data collection from the participants with different managerial positions from the various organizations coming to attend the training programs at National Institute of Labor Administration and Training (NILAT) Karachi, Pakistan. A total of 200 questionnaires were distributed in the numerous training programs at NILAT through using simple random sampling out of which, 128 were returned and 11 were further discarded. The final analysis of 117 respondents revealed a significant relationship between accountability and training transfer whereas the findings outline an insignificant relationship between reward and training transfer. The research indicates that accountability can significantly enhance the transfer of training whereas reward has proved to be in  significant in terms of training transfer, which is contrary to the previous research findings. Discussion to findings is provided along with particularized implications for management.