The Peter Principle, or Why Things Always Go Wrong
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The Peter Principle, or Why Things Always Go Wrong
9.99 €
"As a writer and journalist, I have had the opportunity to observe a great deal about how modern civilized society functions. I have studied and described with interest the work of governments, businesses, entrepreneurs, teachers, and artists. I have talked to people of all walks of life and income levels and have taken careful notes. I have noticed that people, with rare exceptions, do their job in a slipshod manner. Wherever you look, Her Majesty Incompetence reigns supreme..."
His powers of observation and gift for satirism allowed Lawrence Johnston Peter to formulate his famous Peter Principle (to which, it is claimed, there are no exceptions!) and create a world bestseller that is still relevant today. Behind the screen of the postulates of humorous philosophy lie important conclusions that will be useful to anyone who wants to live their life wisely. “The reason this book is so unrivaled is that Peter has managed to make it so damned swashbuckling, yet so incredibly useful and accurate. It reads like a first-rate business parody. Satire works when it reveals the truth and exposes the lies. Dr. Peter’s book is laughable because it is true. It is filled with practical ideas that we can all use to limit the damage that incompetence does to us and our organizations.” (Robert Sutton)
His powers of observation and gift for satirism allowed Lawrence Johnston Peter to formulate his famous Peter Principle (to which, it is claimed, there are no exceptions!) and create a world bestseller that is still relevant today. Behind the screen of the postulates of humorous philosophy lie important conclusions that will be useful to anyone who wants to live their life wisely. “The reason this book is so unrivaled is that Peter has managed to make it so damned swashbuckling, yet so incredibly useful and accurate. It reads like a first-rate business parody. Satire works when it reveals the truth and exposes the lies. Dr. Peter’s book is laughable because it is true. It is filled with practical ideas that we can all use to limit the damage that incompetence does to us and our organizations.” (Robert Sutton)
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