I think a classic reason for ever expanding head count, and in ZIRP era economy, valuations, is because management tries to end run failures of immediate object

I think a classic reason for ever expanding head count, and in ZIRP era economy, valuations, is because management tries to end run failures of immediate objectives and keep trying more elaborate end runs. Yes, UberCab will be a fine multi city service if they have poured such subsidy into their operations, that every last competitor is bankrupt.