
Why Are There So Many Bad Bosses? (Ep. 495 Replay)
Freakonomics Radio
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Climbing to Incompetence
The Peter Principle explains that in any hierarchical organization, employees tend to ascend until they reach their level of incompetence, leading to a prevalence of incompetent leadership. This insight underscores the challenges within organizational structures, illustrating how continuous promotions can result in individuals occupying roles that exceed their capacity to perform effectively.
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