The Peter Principle
The Peter Principle
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Summary
First published in 1969, a satirical examination of management, which presents the 'Peter Principle', a theory developed by the author which explains possible reasons for the occupational, academic and administrative inefficiency in public and private companies.
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The Peter Principle by Raymond Hull
This is now a standard part of managerial thinking and there is no escape from promotion, whether in the City, government, the Civil Service, academia, the media. Wherever hierarchies exist leads only to failure and an eventual shunting into corporate oblivion. This satirical classic explains why the human race is lost in a pit of economic, administrative and academic inefficiency. Most of us, whether the work experience placement or the Oxbridge fast-track career prospect, are doomed to ultimately end what seemed to be a glittering, dynamic career in humiliating mediocrity (obviously anyone reading this, and my boss, are exempt). However, a deviously cunning strategy (requiring both diligence and a talent for lies) can avert the unwanted promotion and preserve your dignity. Laurence J. Peter spent most of his working life teaching in universities where he made a lifelong study of teacher incompetence. Raymond Hull is a playwright and poet, whose articles have appeared in 'Esquire' and 'Punch' among others.
Suddenly the modern world is intelligible, if no more tolerable.. This book will be read by millions wanting to diagnose what is wrong with their colleagues; and even by some wondering what is wrong with themselves. * Sunday Telegraph *
The classic book which warned of the dangers of over-promotion. * The Times *
It's almost 40 years old, but then Peter Principle is as relevant now as ever. * Guardian *
The classic book which warned of the dangers of over-promotion. * The Times *
It's almost 40 years old, but then Peter Principle is as relevant now as ever. * Guardian *
Laurence J. Peter was born in Canada and received an EdD from Washington State University. An experienced teacher, counselor, school psychologist, prison instructor, consultant and university professor, he wrote articles for many journals as well as several books. He died in 1990. Raymond Hull wrote many stage plays as well as articles for Punch, Maclean's and Esquire. He died in 1985.
| SKU | Unavailable |
| ISBN 13 | 9780285631762 |
| ISBN 10 | 0285631764 |
| Title | The Peter Principle |
| Author | Raymond Hull |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Profile Books Ltd |
| Year published | 1994-08-23 |
| Number of pages | 184 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
| Note | Unavailable |