Such a top heavy company, OMG. Several directors with no direct reports, who are they directing ?
Leadership releases a high level document called 'Goal tree' every year, they cant even get that out in January, it's pretty much March when they finally release it. There are no measurable metrics to drive the goal tree goals down to teams or individuals, there are no real data driven measurement systems in place to measure your performance - so everything is based on feedback, perception and brown nosing. When a RIF is inevitable no wonder the people who have power protect themselves and let good performers go.
Great point by @VTZrvct-3Kfhh.