0 the theory that people are promoted (= given more important and difficult jobs) in an organization until they reach a level where they cannot do their job well -- （攀升至无力胜任之职位）彼得定律，彼得原理
The Peter Principle states that people are promoted to the level of their own incompetence.
This is the tragedy of a victim of the Peter Principle. He rose and rose until he finally stained his family's legacy.
that classic law of managerial incompetence, the Peter Principle
The Peter Principle is as strong in the NFL as in any other business.
