Generally each step morphs slightly:

1. my boss told me to!
2. I told them to do it safely! (The thing that can’t be done safely)
3. I told them to solve the problem! (The problem caused by corporate policy)
4. I told them to meet the quarterly goals! (Goals that are only possible by breaking laws and or official policy)
5. I set the competitive strategy! I have a fiduciary duty to shareholders! (I’m morally justified in only prioritizing profits)
6. … profit