On the other hand, managers think rewards and positive reinforcement can do no harm. But rewards are simply a more seductive way of accomplishing the same thing as punishment. Secondly, rewards rupture relationships. Rewards emphasize the difference in power between the person handing out the rewards and the person depending on the kindness of the manager. Next, rewards ignore reasons.
Reward systems are easy, and therefore allow for lazy management.
Also, rewards discourage risk-taking. Rewards are likely to cement workers attention on the reliable solutions that have worked in the past and block out consideration of trying new approaches that might be better, but also might fail. Lastly, rewards reduce interest. A manager can create the atmosphere where intrinsic motivation can thrive. Even though intrinsic motivation is the Holy Grail, a manager should realize it is not something else.