Rationalization is an attempt to logically justify immoral, deviant, or generally unacceptable behavior. In many cases, rationalization is not harmful, but continuous self-deception, when a person consistently makes excuses for destructive behavior, can become dangerous. ...

What are the dangers of rationalization?

The biggest danger is that rationalization makes it very hard to accept criticism and feedback from other people. And let that be the number one thing you need to grow. We all need feedback. Actually, I feel like most human beings ask for surprisingly low amounts of feedback in their life.

What are negative consequences of rationalization?

Rationalisation measures that lack any preventive focus on work environment most often lead to negative effects for the employees in the form of widespread stress, increased time pressure and unreasonable demands.