The purpose of the study was to investigate the criterion-related validity of the LTSI General Transfer Climate scales. The problem was stated as follows: What variables of the LTSI General Transfer Climate scales predict training transfer among Midwest manufacturing employees? Two specific research questions were developed from the problem statement. Data for this study were collected through three questionnaires: employee performance evaluation, demographic questionnaire, and the LTSI General Transfer Climate scales from 89 manufacturing operators and their direct supervisors.
Subjects' responses indicated General Transfer Climate scales were not supportive of transfer and were mostly barriers to training. The research questions addressed whether supervisors' perception of employee performance was predictive of training transfer.
Findings indicated that no statistically significant relationship existed between the LTSI General Transfer Climate scales and employee workplace performance. Statistical significance was not found in the relationship between supervisors' perceptions of employee workplace performance and the five LTSI General Climate Transfer scales.
Recommendations suggested the use of objective indicators in determining the dichotomous dependent variable (high performer or low performer). Similar studies should utilize a larger population size. Further, the use of both Specific and General Climate Transfer scales of the LTSI to predict employee workplace performance should be examined.