English is my second language too...
Apologies taken, and I hope in return that things will improve in HK over time. I agree that there is no such thing as 100% objectiveness, but mutual gagging orders are not the way forward, most can read between the lines and come to their own conclusion.
Looking at other threads and realising that the grass may not be greener on the other side and that numerous other airlines have similar and sometimes even worse problems I have always wondered how much of all this is a company problem, perhaps there is something about the profession that causes this harsh environment (I personally dont think the "high standard" excuse is justified). This was my first job in flight ops and since I come from a middle european country with well defined ideas and laws about labour relations and generally accepted principles of performance/career development I somewhat lack comparison. I am not so sure whether the british culture plays a part, at CX I would think it may at times be an unfortunate mix of ruthless ex RAF types with an overlying management philosophy that plays into their hands, or the other way around, but this is pure speculation.
Shortly, what are you alluding to when you say that management tends to keep things secret from each other?
-: For me Holding Shorts posting wins hands down
--: My own theory is that pilots: tend to be highly organised, critical and by virtue of their salary structure usually spearhead industrial disputes, therefore special attention is allocated to ensure subordination.