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50 Years of ERIC
The Education Resources Information Center (ERIC) is celebrating its 50th Birthday! First opened on May 15th, 1964 ERIC continues the long tradition of ongoing innovation and enhancement.

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Bates, Reid A. – International Journal of Training and Development, 2001
A study of 287 public sector employees found that perceptual and ability-related antecedents of motivation were significant predictors of participation in training. Motivation and previous success in transferring training played a significant role in intention to participate. (Contains 43 references.) (SK)
Descriptors: Intention, Motivation, Participation, Public Sector
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Seyler, Dian L.; Holton, Elwood F., III; Bates, Reid A.; Burnett, Michael F.; Carvalho, Manuel A. – International Journal of Training and Development, 1998
A study of trainees (n=88) in a competency-based occupational safety and health training program found that environmental factors (opportunities to use skills, peer/supervisor support, and supervisor sanctions) were most influential on motivation to transfer training. Training attitudes may be affected by prior experiences when the use of training…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Motivation, Occupational Safety and Health, Supervisors