I would argue that many programmers can deliver that value directly. However, most corporate management filters get in the way. The percentage of managers in t

I would argue that many programmers can deliver that value directly. However, most corporate management filters get in the way. The percentage of managers in technology/software who add more than they take away is small: maybe 5 percent. Another 15 percent or so are essentially neutral, and the other 80 percent do more damage than they add.