Encouraged may not be the right word, but they allegedly knew and not only didn't not care, but tried to hide issues from the board of directors. Plus the CEO literally threatened to kill his assistant.
I would say willfully and deliberately turning a blind eye and making sure there are no negative consequences, letting him get what he wants from it is encouragement
Why do you assume the higher-ups will be gone? Bethesda's C level seems unchanged
Bethesda's C level doesn't threaten to seriously damage Microsoft's image. ActiBlizz's C level tolerated and encouraged sexual assault.
Did they really encourage it? Genuinely curious as I never heard that before, but that’s wild if true.
Encouraged may not be the right word, but they allegedly knew and not only didn't not care, but tried to hide issues from the board of directors. Plus the CEO literally threatened to kill his assistant.
https://gamingbolt.com/activision-blizzard-ceo-bobby-kotick-protected-abusers-made-death-threat-against-employee-new-report-claims
I would say willfully and deliberately turning a blind eye and making sure there are no negative consequences, letting him get what he wants from it is encouragement