This study introduces a critical issue in the practicality of training programs, not only in Saudi Arabia, but also in other developing countries where billions of dollars are spent on training human resources without evaluation of these programs on workplace practice and organization development. This study investigates barriers encountered in…

Definitions of terms and an explanation of the concept of transfer of technology are provided as background for this examination of some critical issues in the introduction of such process technologies as instructional development and evaluation into the rapidly changing milieu of a developing nation. (JEG)