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> That was all at the expense of the company, but so what?

If somebody steals a plane or burn a building, so what? Insurance will pay.

> I think the real issue is why did that company's culture and reward structure allow this to happen?

It would be a positive outcome (for society) this kind of company (that rewards inefficiency and poor of work ethics) going bankrupt.

But it's complicated because there is a lot we don't see. Companies matter to, they are made of people and people depend on them to provide goods/services or income.




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