the carrot and (the) stick (approach)
idiomPart ofapproach
the carrot and (the) stick (approach) — idiom
1. A method of motivating people by offering rewards for good behavior and punishme
1.idiom
Definition
A method of motivating people by offering rewards for good behavior and punishments for bad behavior.
Example
My manager uses a carrot and stick approach to motivate the team.
The school's discipline policy is a carrot and stick system.