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Combating the Peter Principle.

Authors :
Newman, Rick
Source :
U.S. News & World Report. 3/24/2008, Vol. 144 Issue 9, p54-55. 2p. 2 Color Photographs.
Publication Year :
2008

Abstract

The article discusses how to deal with an incompetent boss using manager Michael Scott, a character from the television program "The Office," as an illustration. The article describes the annoying or outlandish behavior of bosses and provides advice on whether to work with the boss or leave the job. The article describes the "Peter Principle," a theory proposed by author Laurence J. Peter that supposes that most employees peak at a level of incompetence.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
00415537
Volume :
144
Issue :
9
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
U.S. News & World Report
Publication Type :
Periodical
Accession number :
31339509