Based on several observations, the effect may be random. That is, the switch is a random switch rather than a logic switch. The same could be said for orders. But this is not confirmed 100%. Let's say it is around 50/50 so far.
So for some games, you might see it is working like expected, and for other games it will appear to fail or not working at all.
If its not random, then there is something else influencing the game so much in some cases that changes in orders or in bonuses don't appear make a significant impact so as to change the course of a game or the final outcome.