Options for Handling Top-Down Policies/Procedures

There are times when policies and procedures are rolled from the top down without input from the lower level employees. Assuming that the policy or procedure ultimately is too restrictive to be successful, what options do lower level employees have to voice their concerns or disagreement without appearing to be non-compliant, or worse, defiant? In a one page opinion paper, using APA formatting, discuss your thoughts on how such a situation is handled in your organization and what recommendations would you offer to encourage change in the policy/procedure.