Work overload and ambiguity about a company's strategy lead to worker cynicism and this cynicism influences employees to play fast and loose. The ends become more important than the means.

You know, movies are often made by tying up the hamburger rights and rubber-doll rights before the script is even approved.

Now I think everyone should ask, 'Am I going to be able to be the person I want to be in this relationship?

You know, the fashion business is this legendary repository of young girls on their way to getting husbands. I really wanted to work.

Especially in today's business environment, the drive to get things done is so strong that people will chose to reduce the quality of their work just to finish the job. Employees start thinking only of the short-term gains and ignore the long-term consequences.