Yes a very good read CurtainTwitcher!
I had seen similar attributes (although not in the same context) in parts of Asia in the late 90s (still probably around now).
Not knowing the full circumstances; I found the reaction to the departure issue over the top. Human factors......no issue here (move along)...sack em!
Personal experience (not just aviation) with these attributes does not give credit (or responsibility) where it is due.
Yes! I sacked them...looks good as CEO.....but what's it like on the pointy end of the pineapple????????
PB