Behavior takes the path of least resistance in pursuit of a goal. That goal can be something narcissistic like adoration, learning, or fulfillment. It could als

Behavior takes the path of least resistance in pursuit of a goal. That goal can be something narcissistic like adoration, learning, or fulfillment. It could also be something technical like systems automation effort in the present to reduce labor or risk later. None of that is ethical if it deviates from the goals of the business. Before criticizing whether the business is ethical instead focus on whether your own work or conduct is ethical. It likely isn’t. There is no reason it should be. Software has no concept of ethics. If developers were career limited to ethical conduct, as are doctors or lawyers or truck drivers, the business has fewer options to perform in an unethical manner.