Ross, I do agree with your behavior analyses.

I however for an organizational point of view would take a different approach.
Irrational or not to me would depend on the organizations responsibility towards alignment of values and beliefs.
I have seen people overcome or not even reach a stage of diversified views just by assuring proper communications.

To me any organization is a group of people working towards a common goal, this implies they all know the goal and know/understand/comprehend and unconditionally accept what their role is and how they should apply themselves.
Then as change happens ( which is a constant) they ( if properly informed as to influence and effect) will automatically adjust within the flexibility or goodwill you have already created.
These credits or room to maneuver are prerequisites for and within any organization.

have fun.