This abuse of power is evident in several sub-issues such as: micromanagement, procedural injustice, and the disregard for employee input. Another major problem is lack of motivation caused by unrealistic expectations, poorly defined goals, and the absence of an incentive policy.
Micromanagement (Taylorism/Scientific Management)
The level of micromanagement applied by the mission control upon the astronauts is a key sub-issue that adds to the primary misuse of power problem. Clearly there are several elements of Taylorim at play here, in regards to the reason why this