I think maybe there's a cultural aspect at play here.

I'm not sure how the business culture is in his home country but there are a lot of cultures where that type of blind obedience is extremely valued and expected.

The thing is, in SV where flat organizations and working smart not hard are valued, it might filter for the wrong type of employees.

Especially at a tech company. Most 10x I know would flat out laugh at such a request.