Here's an article with one explanation: My Entitled People will Disregard Rules Discussion Prompt: . Employees tend to resist control and sometimes break the rules. Give examples of things you or others have done to resist controls. . Why do employees break the rules? . Do you think self-interest, entitlement, or narcissism are common reasons for non compliant behavior? . Is there ever a time when it's ok to break rules or not comply with policies? . What is the root cause of "the rules don't apply to me" syndrome? How should you manage this type of worker