The Peter Principle: Why Things Always Go Wrong by Dr. Lawrence J. Peter and Raymond Hull

The Peter Principle: Why Things Always Go Wrong is the outrageous #1 national bestseller that exposed the absurd yet strangely accurate truth about hierarchical organizations: in any hierarchy, every employee tends to rise to their level of incompetence. The Peter Principle is by Dr. Lawrence J. Peter and Raymond Hull and it was first published in 1969. Dr. Lawrence J. Peter and Raymond Hull present this theory with humor, wit, and sharp observations, illustrating how people get promoted based on past success until they find themselves in a job they can’t actually do well. Packed with amusing anecdotes, clever diagrams, and satirical wisdom, The Peter Principle has remained a classic in business, management, and workplace culture. Its insights have influenced leadership studies, corporate strategies, and even pop culture discussions on workplace inefficiency. Decades later, it still resonates with anyone who has ever wondered why the world seems to be run by people who don’t quite know what they’re doing. This is an early paperback printing from October 1969, in good, readable condition with some yellowing and minor cover wear. A great find for collectors, business enthusiasts, or anyone who enjoys a sharp and humorous take on the absurdities of corporate life!

-Paperback

-Used

-Copyright 1969