People are actually very oblivious to how they contribute to the issues in orgs. They are paid to do what they're doing, and rocking the boat will damage their

People are actually very oblivious to how they contribute to the issues in orgs. They are paid to do what they're doing, and rocking the boat will damage their position. Therefore the safest bet is to stay within the fence, and to defend that fence. Anyone that comes in and says "you're wrong" is removed. That upsets the hierarchy.