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QuizMultiple Choice

The Structure of Formal Organizations

Question 22 • Sociology - EL1120

Laurence Peter believes that in a bureaucracy employees often are promoted _____ their level of competence.a.belowc.beyondb.at

Answer
A
A
B
B
C
C

Explanation

Laurence Peter’s principle says that employees in a hierarchy tend to be promoted until they reach a position in which they are no longer competent. Thus, they are promoted beyond their level of competence. The correct choice is “beyond.”

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