&gt; Organizations are not people. They have a mind of their own, independent of individuals and yet controlled by the autopilot psychology of humans, unless systemically organized otherwise.<p>Exactly.<p>&gt; It&#x27;s not pervasive organizational intent—it&#x27;s pervasive organizational chaos.<p>Well, in this case the chaos adapted rather optimally to the physics of diesel engines, the regulatory environment, and the emissions testing regime.  I&#x27;d say it&#x27;s worthwhile to treat that as intent -- to create incentive to decide how to act intentionally, rather than let chaos and circumstances form your intent.