This is a consequence of Boeing's 1997 acquisition of McDonnell-Douglas where the Boeing senior management made the serious mistake of allowing senior McD management to takeover over Boeing. The corruption of the Boeing corporate culture is a lasting legacy of the McDonnell Aircraft Corporation corporate-culture.
"Boeings rock solid reputation (pre B-737 Max)?!?! Their rep was in the tank long before the Max issues ...
This is a consequence of Boeing's 1997 acquisition of McDonnell-Douglas where the Boeing senior management made the serious mistake of allowing senior McD management to takeover over Boeing. The corruption of the Boeing corporate culture is a lasting legacy of the McDonnell Aircraft Corporation corporate-culture.