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According to the Peter principle, what happens when a person is competent at their job?
According to the Peter principle, what happens when a person is competent at their job?
- They earn a promotion to a position that requires different skills (correct)
- They become resistant to further promotions
- They remain in the same position indefinitely
- They are demoted to a lower position
What was the original intention behind the book 'The Peter Principle'?
What was the original intention behind the book 'The Peter Principle'?
- To provide a guide for successful promotions
- To criticize hierarchical organizations
- To highlight the competence of promoted individuals
- To be satire but it was seen as making a serious point about promotions (correct)
According to the Peter principle, what happens if a promoted person lacks the skills required for the new role?
According to the Peter principle, what happens if a promoted person lacks the skills required for the new role?
- They will automatically excel in the new role
- They will be incompetent at the new level and not be promoted again (correct)
- They will be promoted again despite their lack of skills
- They will be given additional training to acquire the necessary skills
What is the main observation of the Peter principle?
What is the main observation of the Peter principle?
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'The Peter Principle' was explained in a book by which authors?
'The Peter Principle' was explained in a book by which authors?
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