I suspect it's intentional: if they find someone that bites despite they put no effort into it, that means he will be easier to control and will work for cheape

I suspect it's intentional: if they find someone that bites despite they put no effort into it, that means he will be easier to control and will work for cheaper without needing to spend as much on salary or good working environment; the same way spam doesn't work on most people, but when it finds a sucker, they bleed it dry.