Peter Principle
noun
Definition of Peter Principle
: an observation: in a hierarchy employees tend to rise to the level of their incompetence
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Origin and Etymology of peter principle
Laurence J. Peter †1990 American (Canadian-born) educator
First Known Use: 1967
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