There is some overlap with fascism, its followers weren't the brightest stars in the sky either. But the source of authoritarianism is most often fear. Fear of

There is some overlap with fascism, its followers weren't the brightest stars in the sky either. But the source of authoritarianism is most often fear. Fear of being left behind or taken advantage of or something similar. Doesn't really matter, but it results in the want to prescribe rule for others, finding flaws in others and having a clear image of an enemy. The question if companies are able to stand for any value at all is thoroughly answered however. I think a business environment that has accepted this fact is more attractive to work in, but that probably comes down to preference. I evade larger companies which ascribe values to themselves with care.