Your correct from that standpoint that all stories are simplifications of more complex realities. That said, Ben & Jerry's is used as a textbook example of the effects of untended consequences when attempting to artificially manipulate cost structures in a market economy. It is even arguable, these consequences directly caused Ben and Jerry to loose control of their own company.

All that aside, I don't have a problem with curtailing executive compensation (for example CostCo does it in a way that maintains their corporate identity while allowing them to compete in their market.)