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Peter principle en · PROPN

Etymology

Formulated by Laurence J. Peter.

Meanings

  1. The theory that people in an organization tend to rise (be promoted) to the level of their incompetence.

Forms

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Relateds

fail upwards · Dilbert principle · empty suit

Translations (6)

is Péturslögmálið (theory) · de Peter-Prinzip (theory) · ar مَبْدَأ بِيتَر (theory) · pl zasada Petera (theory) · fi Peterin periaate (theory) · ar مَبْدَأ پِيتَر (theory)