Many IT guys are like this. And their companies follow.
“Believing whatever someone in a position of authority says even in the face of clear evidence that it is false.Allowing someone in a position of authority to break the rules while everyone in the community is expected to follow them.Praising or forgiving the bad behavior of people in authority while simultaneously ridiculing anyone else doing the exact same bad behavior.Accepting any totalitarian punishment leaders give out even if that punishment is easily viewed as extreme or abusive.Attacking anyone who questions those in a position of authority.Relying on and trusting those in authority to provide safety and security.”
https://zedshaw.com/blog/2020-10-07-authoritarianism-of-code/