1) Stef discovers new revenue source
2) Sid says none of the techs will be able to help with it
3) Stef hires external consultant to install software
4) Stef reports huge success to the Chief
5) Sid & Mike cost company gazillion dollars this quarter by interfering in successful deal.
Why would Stef be worried about long term effects? He'll get a bonus at the end of the month/quarter. Anything longer than that only matters (to him) if there are stock options involved.
It's all a matter of perspective. In this case, Stef can't see the daylight because his prostate is in the way. | 
