Which of the Following Best Summarizes the Peter Principle

question 28

Multiple Choice

Which of the following best summarizes the Peter Principle?

• A)Most executives fear changing the status quo, so they promote based on seniority not competence.
• B)A person's level of competence determines how high he or she rises in a firm's hierarchy.
• C)People are eventually promoted to positions that are beyond their levels of competence.
• D)A person's competency is too difficult to determine, so promotions are based on seniority.

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Definitions:

World War II

A global conflict that lasted from 1939 to 1945, involving many of the world's nations split into two opposing alliances: the Allies and the Axis.

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Humanism

A philosophical and ethical stance that emphasizes human value, dignity, and concerns, often prioritizing human welfare and potential.

Psychoanalysis

A therapeutic approach originated by Sigmund Freud focusing on unconscious processes as they manifest in a person's present behavior.