It is possible for one or more good programmers to be managed by a better programmer. However, there are two disadvantages to this technique. Firstly, it border

It is possible for one or more good programmers to be managed by a better programmer. However, there are two disadvantages to this technique. Firstly, it borders on micro-management and it would take a large number of sub-ordinates to make the process worthwhile. Secondly, there's a large number of small business decisions that get made when you're programming. If you're happy with the latter then you may as well throw dice to decide your business model.