It is really hard to judge why something like this might have happened. However, I would bet it is related to one of two things: Either he had information (as y

It is really hard to judge why something like this might have happened. However, I would bet it is related to one of two things: Either he had information (as you mentioned) or his actions after it hit the fan was inexcusable. I can't imagine Jobs being very keen on somebody worrying more about covering his ass than taking care of Apple when things go wrong.