The Peter Principle by Raymond Hull

The Peter Principle by Raymond Hull

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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

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.
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 *
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.
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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
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