Unfortunately we all have to get the organisation out of the '50s and into the '80s in order for us to prepare for the '90s and the new millenium, or we may be caught out by what the brave new world that beyond 2000 will hold.......
Realistically, society requires such legislation, and MoD has to embrace (nice buzz word...) such management issues, as do those in it from the low to those at the the highest management level. Yes, MoD must be a War Fighting orgnaisation, but in todays 'touchy-feely' world, it MUST conform to the demands of the time, and even though it may be a hassle to manage, IT MUST BE MANAGED....
If you are afraid of your inability to justify your management decisions, you might want to take a look at your management style or principles - or at least the training you received to put you there.