Like many companies its size, it does not operate like a single company but like many companies. I don't know what you are implying is the true cause, but devel

Like many companies its size, it does not operate like a single company but like many companies. I don't know what you are implying is the true cause, but developers make these kinds of bad decisions all the time in companies of all size. Most likely explanation to me is a calculated risk on the part of some middle manager.