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Laurence J. Peter – The Peter Principle – Uncorrected Proof Copy 1969
£35.00
An uncorrected proof copy of The Peter Principle by Laurence J Peter, published by Souvenir Press, London in 1969. A near fine copy, with toning and creasing the spine, light shelf wear to the soft covers and spotting to the top edge of text block.
The Peter Principle by Dr. Laurence J. Peter is a satirical yet insightful examination of hierarchical organisations. Its core idea—“In a hierarchy, every employee tends to rise to their level of incompetence”—suggests people are promoted based on success in current roles until they reach a job they can’t perform well. Blending humour with case studies, Peter critiques inefficiency in business and bureaucracy, making this book both entertaining and a sharp commentary on organisational failure.
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An uncorrected proof copy of The Peter Principle by Laurence J Peter, published by Souvenir Press, London in 1969. A near fine copy, with toning and creasing the spine, light shelf wear to the soft covers and spotting to the top edge of text block.
The Peter Principle by Dr. Laurence J. Peter is a satirical yet insightful examination of hierarchical organisations. Its core idea—“In a hierarchy, every employee tends to rise to their level of incompetence”—suggests people are promoted based on success in current roles until they reach a job they can’t perform well. Blending humour with case studies, Peter critiques inefficiency in business and bureaucracy, making this book both entertaining and a sharp commentary on organisational failure.
