Bureaucracy defends the status quo long past the time when … - Laurence J. Peter

" "
Bureaucracy defends the status quo long past the time when the quo has lost its status

Laurence J. Peter

Sources available for members. Sign up free to see where this quote comes from

bureaucracy paperwork

English

Collect this quote

About Laurence J. Peter

Laurence Johnston Peter (16 September 1919 – 12 January 1990) was a Canadian educator and management theorist, most famous for having formulated the Peter Principle.

Biography information from Wikiquote

Also Known As

Alternative Names: Laurence Johnston Peter • Laurence Peter

All quotes from Laurence J. Peter Similar Quotes by other Originators

Originators like Laurence J. Peter:

Nassim Nicholas Taleb Robert A. Heinlein Elbert Green Hubbard Peter Drucker George Bernard Shaw

Additional quotes by Laurence J. Peter

The more conceited members of the race think in terms of an endless ascent — or promotion ad infinitum. I would point out that, sooner or later, man must reach his level of life-incompetence.

You can't cross the sea merely by standing and staring at the water. Don't let yourself indulge in vain wishes.

Equal opportunity means everyone will have a fair chance at being incompetent.

Bureaucracy defends the status quo long past the time when the quo has lost its status - Laurence J. Peter

About Laurence J. Peter

Also Known As

Unlimited Quote Collections

Additional quotes by Laurence J. Peter

Works in ChatGPT, Claude, or Any AI