"Companies" don't make decisions, people in management positions do. These people just aren't going to fire themselves. Nor do they want to downplay in any way

"Companies" don't make decisions, people in management positions do. These people just aren't going to fire themselves. Nor do they want to downplay in any way how super important they are by eliminating lower level management positions, because maybe that just sets them up for elimination on the next round. They will instead say more management positions are needed and critical to justify high salaries, bonuses, and other perks.