Given Quote by Frederick Herzberg
“A reward once given becomes a right.”
About This Quote
Source Book: The Motivation to Work, Frederick Herzberg, 1968
When a reward is given, people start to see it as an entitlement rather than a gift.
In simple terms: Rewards become expectations.
Key Takeaway
Treat rewards as incentives, not rights.
Themes
motivation
expectations
workplace
human behavior
psychology
Mood
critical
reflective
Type
advisory
philosophical
When to use this quote
- performance reviews
- salary negotiations
- employee recognition
- team incentives
Key Concepts
equity theory
reward systems
organizational culture
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you differentiate between a reward and a right?
- What impact does entitlement have on performance?
A Different Perspective
People may feel entitled and reduce effort if rewards are seen as rights.
