Amuzegar talks about Mahmoud Ahmadinejad's dictatorial tendencies, which were another hallmark of his eight-year administration. Unquestioned acceptance of his decisions and faithful execution of his orders were prerequisites for holding major state positions. Failure resulted in quick dismissal. A score of administrative and economic councils in charge of auxiliary decision making were dismembered in the first few months of his administration. And, most significantly, the Planning and Budget Organization, the purveyor of Iran's five-year development plans and preparation of fiscal budgets, was abolished and its duties transferred to the president's office. Adapted from the source document.