One striking feature is the depth of trust in these organisations. Many of them function without written records for all or most matters of importance.
I guess that it's more about the big boss is always right.
Written records are needed for a fair observance of contracts. With no fairness, contracts are useless because one side can change them without consecuences.
"I'm altering the deal. Pray I don't alter it any further." Darth Vader.
