I wonder if there's an underlying cause for that attitude. I could see, for example, people working in a culture of high accountability and low trust trying to

I wonder if there's an underlying cause for that attitude. I could see, for example, people working in a culture of high accountability and low trust trying to push decision making uphill lest they become a scapegoat. Meanwhile, places with a better office culture might feel more comfortable exercising autonomy and might value individuals taking the initiative more.