This is also a fundamental difference in western/eastern philosophies. The leaders whether they be military or corporate feel a huge sense of responsibility for the performance of their organizations. That's why military leaders would take their life after a battle loss due to the overwhelming shame of suffering a loss. Taking millions while the rest of your employees are taking cuts is not fathomable to them.

We lost our pensions, took 50% paycuts, while the executives who made these decisions insulated themselves with bankrupt proof golden parachutes. It's hard to tell your troops with conviction to storm a hill while you eat filet mignon from a mansion far from the battlefield.

I have no problem compensating leaders for solid performance. But blind compensation simply because you are an executive is stupid.