It's very free and open. An organization without good management will just drift. Strong leadership does not mean dictatorial management. In every organization the leader sets the tone. Management is a vital responsibility and a full time job.
Managers spend most of their time giving directions and explaining their position on issues.
It only takes a few minutes a day to check schedules and assign tasks. It's important that the organization do what the manager mandates. Yes, good managers need to give clear direction. But good managers spend plenty of time working with employees to fully understand their perspectives on issues. In our company's management consulting and staff mentoring work, we add listening as the fifth essential management function.