Also, many companies are loathe to demote to the highest competency job or to do a lateral move to where the person would then again become very competent at his job. Lateral transfers sometimes have a bad odor about them.

Rothbardian_fanatic

Yes, I am a bit surprised someone outside of management and business knows the name of the Peter principle. Sometimes it is just easier to say the principle than just the name.

BlokchainB

That's what happens when the protection is too heavy. Also, not having merit based promotions hurts. A lot of administrators get promoted beyond their competency level.