Georgia followed in the 90s, and many other states tweaked various aspects of traditional civil service provisions. What is postmodern about these developments? It is the greater flexibility and decentralization of managerial decision-making. Postmodernists argue that under high-tech conditions, the future of best practices is fuzzy and rigid rules should not be adopted. They could function like straightjackets and be counterproductive. One example is the traditional pyramid structure of organizations. It establishes a top-down hierarchy and clear chain of command. This setup works when superiors are more knowledgeable than their subordinates. Under high-tech conditions, however, mid-and lower level employees may be more knowledgeable and faster learners of new hardware and software.