The Peter Principle Refers To

question 56

Multiple Choice

The Peter Principle refers to:

• A) The shop floor exhaustion syndrome
• B) The tendency of organizations to promote individuals to their level of incompetence
• C) The tendency of individuals to take on more work than they can perform
• D) The principle of vertical versus horizontal organizational structure

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Definitions:

Substitute Source

An alternative origin from which something can be obtained or derived when the original source is unavailable.

Withdrawal Intensity

The extent or severity of symptoms experienced by an individual when reducing or stopping the intake of a substance to which they have become dependent.

Going Cold Turkey

The process of suddenly stopping the use of an addictive substance, resulting in withdrawal symptoms.

Professional Help

Assistance provided by qualified individuals in various fields such as mental health, medical services, or legal advice.