Having read that article, I do agree - but the requested change, while being "one line", could have unforeseen consequences that could also have a very negative

Having read that article, I do agree - but the requested change, while being "one line", could have unforeseen consequences that could also have a very negative effect on the business. I'm thinking that the CEO wouldn't take the blame for that though. But if people's jobs were truly on the line, I'm inclined to agree with the "screw it, push it through" approach.