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Transfer of learning has long been an important human resource development (HRD) research issue. The article presents an examination of learning transfer system characteristics across organizational settings in the U.S. This study, based on a subset of responses in the learning transfer system inventory response database, is the first to conduct a comparison of learning transfer systems across organizations and training types. The findings suggest that transfer systems differ across organizational types, organizations, and training types. Implications for HRD practice and future research directions are discussed in the article. Although until the late 1990s, people still debated whether national character exists and can be measured, many human resource development scholars have placed their concerns on comparing the similarities and differences among nations. Cross-cultural comparison basically assumes that national cultures are measurable or comparable. Although comparative study provides insights about cultural influence to HRD activities, researchers should also be aware of the limitation of this approach.

Presents the action steps to implement the workforce development (WFD) system quality standards. Overview of the WFD system planning process; Steps of the planning process; Specific action steps for any entity wishing to get started implementing the standards.