Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to expand existing tests of what drives training transfer, by including support originating from three sources, i.e. one's coworkers, supervisor, and organization. Design/methodology/approach – The results are based on a sample of trainees attending...

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to explore individual and contextual predictors of emotional support potential in training. Design/methodology/approach – Relative weight analysis was used to assess the importance of individual (trainee regulatory focus) and contextual (trainer...

Purpose – Metacognition – or learning how to learn – is an important competence in business and academic settings. The purpose of this paper is to examine individual difference predictors of metacognition, including two traditional (general mental ability (GMA), five-factor model (FFM)...

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to investigate the interplay between perceptions of instructor competence and trainees’ motivational orientations (autonomy orientation) as predictor of trainee satisfaction. Design/methodology/approach – Simulating a realistic training initiative,...