precisely. and ultimately we all answer to the market / your customers / the giant space ants. however, how i should answer to my boss is in the form of "why w

precisely. and ultimately we all answer to the market / your customers / the giant space ants. however, how i should answer to my boss is in the form of "why was this late". if my management wants to question decisions i make, they can have my job. you could argue "well, micromanagement is just being proactive". you know what? if you don't trust me, fire me and replace me with someone you trust to get the job done.