no prob. sorry for the heavy stab. i'm a big advocate of getting shit done - i prejudged your argument as invalid before seeing it. :)
having now read the article you have a valid point. there is a real problem with the idea that people can be hired and left to autonomously work - its ignoring literally thousands of years of experience we have with leadership and its value.
i've had this exact same problem myself. its really quite difficult and offensive it seems to tell your boss 'please provide some leadership and management - its your job, /you/ need to get shit done before i can do mine...'. the best solution it seems is to not have to be in that position.
fortunately my current 'boss' always takes the approach of 'what am i doing wrong?' rather than 'why is he dicking me over?'