Originally Posted by
Arctic Troll
Depends.
In a lot of big companies the CEO says what he wants to happen, and then it's the job of business analysts to prove that he's right. Because if you prove the CEO wrong it's a fast track route to a P45. And consulting contractors who prove the Big Boss wrong don't tend to get a second contract.
Some CEOs rule by consensus. But not many.
One of my bosses is like that. If it's not his opinion, then it's wrong no matter if everyone else can plainly see it, prove it etc.