Avoid causing loss of face. Never go above or around your boss. If you must be the bearer of bad news, be armed with constructive suggestions. Market-driven project teams exemplify life in the fast lane. Competition to be the first, fastest, and best is intense.
Growth is good.
Bigger is better. Winning is crucial. Work is a zero sum game in which only the fittest survive. Jobs are specialized and repetitive. Precision and efficiency are valued.