The Peter Principle: Why Things Always Go Wrong

This paperback edition shows signs of age-appropriate wear, including some creasing on the cover and a slightly yellowed interior. The binding is intact, and there are no inscriptions or library markings, ensuring the text is clean and legible. Overall, it is in good condition for a book of its vintage.

"The Peter Principle: Why Things Always Go Wrong" by Laurence J. Peter and Raymond Hull is a seminal work first published in 1969. This edition, published by Bantam Books in May 1972, is the 18th printing. The book humorously explores the concept of hierarchical incompetence, introducing the idea that employees tend to rise to their level of incompetence. This paperback edition is a complete reprint from new plates, ensuring the text remains faithful to the original hardcover. Notable for its insightful and satirical take on organizational behavior, this book remains relevant for students of management and humor enthusiasts alike. Dr. Laurence J. Peter, a renowned educator and hierarchiologist, provides a blend of wit and wisdom in this enduring classic. The condition of this copy is good, with some signs of wear typical of its age, making it a valuable find for collectors and readers interested in management theory.