Training Management of Apprenticeship Program: A Comparison of Expectation Theory, Self Determination Theory, and Social Identity Theory

Abstract

Expectation theory, self-determination theory, and social identity theory are prominent theories in training management research. Each theory results in different style of management. The theories also related to corresponding organizational culture to support the training. In this article, we compare the theories to find the best theory to fit with apprenticeship program in private sector context in Indonesia. We compare the management styles and associated organizational culture from four mining companies in South Sulawesi Indonesia, consisting of total 250 trainees. Best management style should be results in best model and significant relationships across components of training (training curriculum, training process, training effectiveness, and job performance) and across organizational cultures. Without looking at organizational culture, the best management training is training management based on the self determination theory. Training management based on the self determination theory is able to give effect to the process and effectiveness of training as well as on employee performance. Results suggest self-determination theory as the basis for management across any types of organizational culture.Index Terms -training management, apprenticeship program, organizational culture, self-determination theory I.

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“…The Expectation theory shown that the performance of the students is severely affected by the respective expectation of the teachers from their individual students. The higher expectation can act as motivation to the students, but in some cases, unexpected expectations may generate pressure for learning (Tamrin et al, 2018). In most of the cases, it has been observed that the teachers tend to expect poor academic performance from the cultural, ethnic, racial and rural backgrounds.…”