"What appears to be irrational behavior often makes sense within a local context.
Notice the word irrational. In a handoff where context is thin and the clock is loud, it pulls the quote out of inspiration and into mechanism: what repeats is what the system allows. That is why intent is never enough.
In a handoff where context is thin and the clock is loud, people argue about preferences when the real issue is structure. You see it in a local fix that creates a new problem at the seams, where the system teaches everyone the wrong behavior. Keep it calm, concrete, and small; the goal is a move you can repeat, not a speech you can admire.
James G. March is a reminder to keep it concrete. Put the assumption into words, then choose the signal that forces you to revisit it. A clear line beats a long explanation.