"The Peter Principle: Why Things Always Go Wrong"

The Peter Principle is a concept in organizational management stating that employees tend to be promoted based on their performance in their current role, rather than their suitability for the new position. Over time, this can lead to individuals reaching a level where they are no longer effective, as their skills may not match the demands of their new role. Consequently, organizations can experience decreased efficiency and increased problems, since people are often promoted until they reach a position where they are no longer capable of performing well.