[_bypa]

Feels like a discussion on game theory ought to have been included from the employee's perspective:

1. If you don't speak up, no one will ever know you had an idea or solution.

2. If you speak up and someone in power is offended, you may limit your career, end up PIP'ed, or even fired. It's also possible nothing will happen, in which case speaking up has no benefit.

3. If you speak up and you're heard, you might get praise or even a promotion in the long run. Likely, it'll just go unnoticed or with limited impact.

Not speaking up is the safest bet, especially in corporations.