It seems this is a case of poor decision and communication management rather than a machiavellian plot, however, it's no less harmful or toxic in the outcome.

It seems this is a case of poor decision and communication management rather than a machiavellian plot, however, it's no less harmful or toxic in the outcome. I'm actually working on an app for organizations to make clear, fair, and transparent decisions systematically so things like this don't happen.