Because the managers all learned in MBA school that results are measurable, Removing sodas saves a measurable few $K/year, and the only downside is the unmeasur

Because the managers all learned in MBA school that results are measurable, Removing sodas saves a measurable few $K/year, and the only downside is the unmeasurable loss of all your good people. It's the same with banning personal web use, flexi-time etc - the downside isn't measured, therefore there is no downside.