"Processes" are the new "Objectives"

what are processes? and why are they worshiped and followed like a religion by some. For me those who do it without taking into consideration the real "objectives" are robots. From whatever common sense i have, i could understand that processes are laid and followed to make sure that the real objectives are achieved without going through unnecessary hiccups and bottlenecks. What it turns out today, some people use process in a manner that it itself results in hiccups and bottlenecks. And "real" objectives ?? Gone to dogs.. we have only one objective.... "follow the process"
Enough of frustration... had to pen it down. Not that i am against processes. I think they are very useful.... only if followed "sensibly"