It's a law more like Conway's Law than U.S. Law. Call it "The law of diffused corporate responsibilities". And it doesn't mean the most profitable option will

It's a law more like Conway's Law than U.S. Law. Call it "The law of diffused corporate responsibilities". And it doesn't mean the most profitable option will be picked, but it does ensure that easy money is not left on the table, while lots of other money is set on fire in pursuit of the personal interests of director level managers.