Not to the point of stifling creativity, but so that roadblocks can be cleared and you can rest assured that you're getting what you're paying for. (smallbusinessesdoitbetter.com)
More broadly, such systems create an atmosphere of distrust and fear which stifles the creativity and initiative of a company's employees. (inc.com)
Market domination stifles creativity by seducing artists into producing glitzy commodities that shriek: «Buy me! (theguardian.com)