THE PETER PRINCIPLE, L.J. Peter, R.Hull, Vntg. 1969, 1st Ed, HC, DJ, NEAR MINT!

Description: “The Peter Principle” is a satirical book written by Dr. Laurence J. Peter, a Canadian educator, and Raymond Hull, a Canadian writer. The book was first published in 1969 and has since become a classic in the field of organizational management and workplace humor. The central idea of “The Peter Principle” is based on a humorous and thought-provoking concept: “In a hierarchy, every employee tends to rise to their level of incompetence.” In other words, individuals in an organization will be promoted based on their performance in their current role until they reach a position where they are no longer effective due to their inability to perform the new role’s tasks. The book explores this concept through a series of entertaining anecdotes and examples, illustrating how people often end up in positions for which they are ill-suited, leading to inefficiency and dysfunction within organizations. The authors use humor and satire to shed light on the shortcomings of hierarchical structures and how they can inadvertently promote incompetence. “The Peter Principle” also discusses the idea of “percussive subincompetence,” where employees who have reached their level of incompetence are often promoted further to get them out of the way, creating a chain reaction of incompetence throughout the organization. While the book is presented in a humorous and satirical manner, it touches on real-world issues within organizations, such as the challenges of effective leadership, management, and promotion practices. The book has been influential in the field of organizational psychology and management, sparking discussions on how organizations can better identify and nurture talent and promote based on competence rather than mere tenure. Despite its satirical approach, “The Peter Principle” offers valuable insights into organizational dynamics and has become a classic in the study of workplace behavior and management. It encourages readers to reflect on the potential shortcomings of hierarchical structures and the importance of aligning job roles with individual competencies. This vintage book came from a home of a non-smoking family that took very good care of their books. Please see photos I offer combined shipping for items purchased at the same time. This book will be carefully packed then shipped via USPS media mail. Thanks for looking.

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