This study was designed to compare the effects of residential and nonresidential laboratories in transfer of training. Subjects were middle-level managers. The results indicated no differences in transfer in the two groups. Both groups underwent substantial changes in their perspective on work problems and in their use of work-related skills. (NG)

Camp programs for human relations must build on a foundation of well-learned skills, teach skills efficiently to allow time for group development, and overcome sex role stereotypes. Camp directors must attend to instructional design including analysis of subject matter and learner, effective teaching procedures, and evaluation of the competence.…

A number of characteristics distinguish human relations or sensitivity training from other forms of experience-based education, including learning goals, desired outcomes, and assumptions about the learning process. Although research evidence on the effectiveness of human relations training is ambiguous, due to difficulties of research design and…