Which of These Best Describes the Peter Principle

question 43

Multiple Choice

Which of these best describes the Peter Principle?

• A)The more a bureaucracy tries to be efficient,the more forms there are to fill out.
• B)Never underestimate the power of the secretary.
• C)Employees tend to rise to their level of incompetence.
• D)Work expands to fill the available time.

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Definitions:

Fundamental Attribution Error

The tendency to overemphasize personality traits and underestimate situational factors when explaining others' behavior.

Causal Attribution

The process by which individuals infer the causes of events, others' behaviors, and their own behavior.

Upward Counterfactual

Imagining a better outcome than what actually occurred, often leading to feelings of dissatisfaction or motivation for improvement.

Downward Counterfactual

Thought processes where individuals imagine worse alternatives to events that have occurred, often leading to feelings of relief or contentment.