If knowing hierarchy is part of the job, then I can certainly understand it but I wouldn't equate it to say a LSI's comfort with hierarchy; on this aspect, LIIs and EIIs are typically about the same - they both use it for their purposes feigning adherence but underneath, wanting total independence from it. Lack of specific information can be a real stumbling block for many LIIs but most EIIs seem to perform far better in grey areas. EIIs seem to waver on buying or repairing some items but this typically seems to be more of an excuse to avoid uninteresting tasks - so for you, what other forms of action would be stalled?
a.k.a. I/O