Aggregation of marginal decays is a phrase that describes a day-by-day, gradual deterioration of performance. It happens when the tiniest of errors and misbehaviours are constantly overlooked and not challenged.
It is similar with dishonesty, which also often spreads step by step. It is like ivy in that, little by little, it creeps up on you. It is easy to live with overlooking small failings; however, slowly but surely, dishonesty undermines the relationships and beliefs your company is built on.
