That seems to be the battle cry in a lot of companies these days. In other words, we can employ complete morons as long as we write the rules down.

Initiative and/or pro-activity = grounds for dismissal

So, when someone employed in such an establishment pulls the pin, their managers firmly believe they can just get another chimp in. Sadly, many of these pointy-haired half-wits think this applies to high-level technical staff too.