Multiple choice

According to Peter's principle

  1. people may become foolish when they reach the top

  2. only fools reach the top

  3. promotion based on current job - competence is not adequate

  4. feasibility of superiors is a part of life

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

The Peter Principle states that in a hierarchy, every employee tends to rise to their level of incompetence. This means people are promoted based on their success in previous roles until they reach a position where they are no longer effective.