the wider view

A technician may become closed minded and think only of the processes he/she regularly does. The big picture can be left in ignorance and a blinkered view is formed. Though this encourages focus on the task at hand, and productivity in the selfish sense, it can be detrimental to the greater good of the department and company.
Even if a particular process is performing well, if the overall flow is impeded the work is for nothing.