Bosses are not supposed to threaten their employees.
Dave is a manager of an office and notices an employee, Rick is under performing.
Dave wants to say something to Rick to motivate him to perform better.
Dave tells Rick that he just wants to remind him that the highest performers are eligible for a bonus at year's end.
Dave tells Rick that if he doesn't get his act together Dave will have no choice but to fire him.
Rick is happy to hear that there might be a bonus in his future if he can perform a little better.
Rick is nervous and gets motivated out of fear but ends up hating Dave and being resentful.