The science of training: A decade of progress

This chapter reviews the training research literature reported over the pas t decade. We describe the progress in five areas of research including trai ning theory, training needs analysis, antecedent training conditions, train ing methods and strategies, and posttraining conditions. Our review suggest s that advancements have been made that help us understand better the desig n and delivery of training in organizations, with respect to theory develop ment as well as the quality and quantity of empirical research. We have new tools for analyzing requisite knowledge and skills, and for evaluating tra ining. We know more about factors that influence training effectiveness and transfer of training. Finally, we challenge researchers to find better way s to translate the results of training research into practice.