How can we know if John Riccitiello was not basically told what did by major share holders? "Ok, we are going try to push the envelope, if it does not work don

How can we know if John Riccitiello was not basically told what did by major share holders? "Ok, we are going try to push the envelope, if it does not work don't worry, you'll get a nice bonus while endorsing our despicable behaviour on you departure."