Earlier quoted context omitted.
And those which return will have zero loyalty to firm. Once you were dumped for AI gamble, you will never do the extra work, because you will probably be dumped in year or so, when someone else will get same or different stupid idea. But it's not stupid idea, it's more like desperate attempt to remain in game in competitive market by doing what everyone else does. Idea crafted to final decision by people paid to see…
Perhaps if the rank and file at a company see personal consequence for those in the topmost posistions (salary deductions, demotions, or firing) in response to such glaring fuck ups that might even help mitigate some of these morale issues.
There's not a single person only making good decisions. Bigger the corp, much harder to keep it successful.
Reason why You and I are not in their position is that we would probably make much more mistakes.