New Delhi, May 20 -- A Noida-based CEO has gone viral on social media after sharing the reason behind firing a senior employee - a decision that has now sparked a debate around workplace expectations, leadership and accountability in modern corporate culture.

The debate began after the Nitin Verma, founder and CEO of InstaAstro posted on LinkedIn about an interaction with a senior hire who allegedly approached him with the question: "Sir, tell me what to do next."

According to the CEO, the employee had been hired specifically to independently manage a function within the company. He claimed the role came with complete freedom, minimal supervision and no micromanagement. However, the moment the employee sought direct guidance on the next...