[hparadiz]

It's cause IT never has to live with the consequences of their decisions. Who cares if the other department keeps bleeding talent because you twisted the knobs so hard no one wants to work in your system?

[JimBlackwood]

Sounds like communication between departments sucks. If IT develops for them, you’d expect there to be a feedback loop?

[hparadiz]

Yes. Exactly. This is not a reflection of where I am now in any way shape or form. Just my observation of previous places I've worked.

[lmz]

Why would they care? They take the blame when it gets hacked, but don't really get any upside for bending the rules to make people work easier. CYA rule-following is just to be expected.