TY - JOUR
T1 - The Differential Effects of Software Training Previews on Training Outcomes
AU - Webster, Jane
AU - Martocchio, Joseph J.
PY - 1995/8
Y1 - 1995/8
N2 - A field experiment of 143 employees explored the effects of realistic versus optimistic computer training previews on trainee learning, satisfaction, and post-training reactions. We argued that optimistic previews would result in enhanced outcomes during the training program, while realistic previews would result in enhanced post-training reactions. The effects of relevant individual differences (i.e., cognitive playfulness and software efficacy beliefs), and mediating factors (i.e., attention to ones performance evaluation and flow) were also examined. The results showed some support for our expectations.
AB - A field experiment of 143 employees explored the effects of realistic versus optimistic computer training previews on trainee learning, satisfaction, and post-training reactions. We argued that optimistic previews would result in enhanced outcomes during the training program, while realistic previews would result in enhanced post-training reactions. The effects of relevant individual differences (i.e., cognitive playfulness and software efficacy beliefs), and mediating factors (i.e., attention to ones performance evaluation and flow) were also examined. The results showed some support for our expectations.
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U2 - 10.1177/014920639502100409
DO - 10.1177/014920639502100409
M3 - Article
AN - SCOPUS:0000652046
SN - 0149-2063
VL - 21
SP - 757
EP - 787
JO - Journal of Management
JF - Journal of Management
IS - 4
ER -