What conclusions can you draw from the work of Baldwin and Ford on the transfer of training process depicted in the textbook?
A) trainee characteristics have a direct effect on the work environment.
B) the work environment has a direct effect on training design.
C) learning and retention are necessary conditions for transfer.
D) learning and retention are sufficient conditions for transfer.

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Baldwin and Ford's work emphasizes the importance of learning and retention as necessary conditions for transfer. They also suggest that trainee characteristics and work environment can impact the transfer process, but these factors do not have a direct effect on each other as stated in choices A and B. Furthermore, they do not argue that learning and retention are sufficient conditions for transfer, as additional factors such as motivation and opportunity to perform the trained task are also important.

What Conclusions Can You Draw from the Work of Baldwin