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This study source was downloaded by 100000859819779 from CourseHero.com on 02-05-2023 05:27:29 GMT -06:00https://www.coursehero.com/file/186626951/Discussion-1docx/Powered by TCPDF (www.tcpdf.org) How will an understanding of basic and contemporary theories of human development help managers retain a productive workforce?Understanding the basic and contemporary theories of human development can help managers retain a productive workforce. This is because understanding human nature, and what drives humans is crucial to management. One can look to Erik Erikson who started the first theory that emphasized the idea that thoughts determine actions (Robinson & Perry, 2021). Here managers can look at motivating factors during different stages of someone's life. For instances if one looks at the generativity vs. stagnationstage of Erikson's Psychosocial Theory a manager can determine employees 40-60 years of age are more interested in productivity at work and making a contribution to society (Robinson & Perry, 2021). If a employee at this stage seems unmotivated there could be a problem. As well, managers should understand basic reinforcement from B. F. Skinner to help retain productivity with positive and negative reinforcement (Robinson & Perry, 2021). As a manager you will need to communicate to your employees and create training programs for them. If a manager has an understanding