I've worked for big companies before

It's kind of like trying to apply conventional logic to understand quantum mechanics.  Or like that first time in high school when you're told about the square root of -1 being 'i' and you should  "... just accept for now that it is, even though it makes no sense".

Big companies cannot be described by logic.  You just need to hold on tight and have a strong stomach.  Enjoy the ride!