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The Peter Principle

by Laurence J. Peter, Raymond Hull
The Peter Principle - Thryft
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A humorous take on workplace incompetence and promotion.

Recommendation: - The Peter Principle is the perfect read for anyone who has ever experienced the frustration of workplace politics and questionable promotions. With its witty humor and insightful observations, this book sheds light on the all-too-common phenomenon of incompetence rising to the top. Whether you're a seasoned professional or just starting your career, this book will make you laugh, nod in agreement, and maybe even rethink your own approach to success. Don't miss out on this hilarious and eye-opening journey into the quirks of organizational dynamics.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.

The Peter Principle

by Laurence J. Peter, Raymond Hull
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ISBN: 9780285631762
Authors: Laurence J. Peter, Raymond Hull
Publisher: Souvenir Press Ltd
Date of Publication: 1994-08-23
Format: Paperback
Related Collections: Sociology, Economics, Business, Philosophy, Personal Development
Related Topics: Economics, Sociology, Management, Self Help, Personal Development, Leadership, Personal Development, Psychology, Leadership, Business
Goodreads rating: 3.78
(rated by 3567 readers)

Description

In a hierarchy, every employee tends to rise to his own level of incompetence. This dangerously simple maxim of organisational dysfunction, first spelt out more than thirty-three years ago, has wormed its way into everyday managerial vocabulary. The Peter Principle is rife wherever hierarchies exist - multinational companies, local government, the Civil Service, hospital management, the groves of academe and public transport. There is no promotion, like the paths of glory, leads but to the grave of over-promotion. 'The Peter Principle' is required reading for all those now setting their feet on the first rung of the promotional ladder, their starry-eyed gaze fixed on the heights above them. Do they realy want to scale a peak from which their fate can only be a dismal shunting into oblivion? But all is not lost. Those who shrink from the horror of the Final Placement may seek salvation in a deviously cunning strategy. It will demand diligence and a talent for dissembling, but it may just avert the unwanted, ultimate promotion.
 

A humorous take on workplace incompetence and promotion.

Recommendation: - The Peter Principle is the perfect read for anyone who has ever experienced the frustration of workplace politics and questionable promotions. With its witty humor and insightful observations, this book sheds light on the all-too-common phenomenon of incompetence rising to the top. Whether you're a seasoned professional or just starting your career, this book will make you laugh, nod in agreement, and maybe even rethink your own approach to success. Don't miss out on this hilarious and eye-opening journey into the quirks of organizational dynamics.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.