Because it's kind of realistic. It is embellished a bit, of course, but it's true that programmers do not respond well to traditional management techniques, most especially when someone with no business whatsoever making technical calls presumes to do so (i.e. every business major who wants to feel important).

Programmers and businessmen have a difficult time understanding each other, is basically the crux of it. As a programmer and a businessman, I have to say I still have difficulty understanding most businessmen, and do not respect MBA degrees (not necessarily their holders).