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	Hierarchical Organization Encyclopedia Article @ Governed.us (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-17)
		The iron law of oligarchy, introduced by Robert Michels, describes the inevitable tendency of hierarchial organizations to become oligarchic in their decision making.
		Hierarchiology is the term coined by Dr. Laurence J. Peter, originator of the Peter Principle, to refer to the study of hierarchical organizations and the behavior of their members.
		In the work of diverse theorists such as William James (1842-1910), Michel Foucault (1926-1984) and Hayden White, important critiques of hierarchical epistemology are advanced.
	www.governed.us /encyclopedia/Hierarchical_organization (921 words)

	Laws of Life and Nature compiled by GIGA
		Percussive Sublimation is the promotion of an incompetent employee to a "higher" position which brings on no new responsibility but unclogs the rest of the hierarchy.
		Hierarchiology tells us that every thriving organization will be characterized by this accumulation of deadwood at the excutive level, consisting of percussive sublimatees and potential candidates for percussive sublimation.
		Without being raised in rank--sometimes without even a pay raise--the incompetent employee is given A NEW AND LONGER TITLE and is moved to an office in a remote part of the building.
	www.giga-usa.com /quotes/topics/laws_of_life_and_nature_t021.htm (325 words)

	Peter Principle
		The theory was set out in a humorous style in the book The Peter Principle, first published in 1969.
		Peter describes the theme of his book as hierarchiology.
		The central principle is stated in the book as follows:
	www.ebroadcast.com.au /lookup/encyclopedia/pe/Peter_Principle.html (171 words)

	The Peter Principle Revisited
		The Peter Principle (Why Things Go Wrong) is a best selling book by Lawrence J. Peter, a professor of education, in collaboration with Raymond Hall, an author and journalist.
		It's a fascinating and humorous yet pessimistic book that expounds on the theories of "Hierarchiology" - defined as "a social science, the study of hierarchies, their structure and functioning, the foundation for all social science."
		The first time I heard about the Peter Principle was through a speech delivered by Dr. Lawrence Nya Kwiawon Taryor Sr., a Liberian intellectual and theologian and at the time one of the firebrand radicals advocating social change in Liberia during the 1970's.
	www.theperspective.org /peterprinciple.html (1022 words)

	UNIFORM INSIGNIA FORUM :: View topic - Starting Hierarchy Foundation (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-17)
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		PS: From the Hierarchiology point of view Hierarchy is actually Hierarchiological Law and Hierarchiological History.
		Example: Why could you be punished for not saluting an higher ranking person if now law states that he is superior to you and you have to pay him respect and salute him.
	forum.uniforminsignia.net /viewtopic.php?p=12566 (1705 words)

	Review: The Peter Principle by Dr. Laurence J. Peter & Raymond Hull
		First, the tone of the book is distinctly annoying.
		The conceit here is that Dr. Peter (his doctorate is in education) had piles of research and information about "hierarchiology," the study of hierarchies, but didn't have time to write this book, so Raymond Hull did it based on his notes.
		Like the many "case studies" in this book that are, if not entirely made up, at least highly exaggerated, I'm dubious.
	www.eyrie.org /~eagle/reviews/books/peter-principle.html (738 words)

	SOS, Missouri - Wolfner Library (The Hazards of Modern Life)
		Doctor Peter updates his axiom that in a hierarchy individuals tend to rise to their level of incompetence.
		In this work, he develops the science of "hierarchiology," showing how the industrial, educational, and military structures that people build foster and reward ineptitude.
		The Wit and Wisdom of Bishop Fulton J.
	www.sos.mo.gov /wolfner/bibliographies/hazardsofmodernlife.asp (985 words)

	BA 230 C, ORGANIZATION - DESIGN AND CULTURE - Unit Six Spring 2004
		People often look at these lines of authority as the career paths for promotions within an organization.
		Peter has presented his "Peter Principle" based on the study of "hierarchiology." He suggests that individuals are promoted vertically up the hierarchical lines of authority until they are unable to perform their assignment competently.
		The obvious corollary to this law is that the world's organizations are managed by incompetents.
	www.snc.edu /socsci/chair/230/unit6.htm (1368 words)

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		It is an all time management classic, a masterpiece, which is must reading for every manager.
		The Peter Principle, a delightful read, provides a superb insight and intriguing study of hierarchiology.
		The Peter Principle may be Dr. Peter’s seminal pioneering work, but I feel The Peter Prescription is his definitive book, a classic.
	www.imean.com /blog/vikramkarve (8575 words)

	The Peter Principle
		I read ‘The Peter Principle’ in the early seventies, maybe sometime in 1972, when I was studying for my degree in Engineering, and even bought a personal copy of the book in 1974 (which I possess till this day) which considering my financial status those days was quite remarkable.
		The book, written by Laurence J. Peter in collaboration with Raymond Hull, a management classic and masterpiece in the study of hierarchiology, is so fascinating, riveting and hilarious that once you start reading, it’s unputdownable.
		In the first chapter itself, giving illustrative examples, the author establishes the Peter Principle:
	o3.indiatimes.com /vikramkarve/archive/2006/08/08/1179899.aspx (444 words)

	Ed Schultz Message Board > This adminstration has no idea what to do RE: Katrina
		Aug 29 2006, 07:37 PM The USofA has surpassed The Peter Principle:
		The Peter Principle is a colloquial principle of hierarchiology that states as follows:
		If governments can not help Katrina survivors and fix the damages of Katrina then what is the purpose of government from fed to local?
	www.edschultz.invisionzone.com /lofiversion/index.php/t18619.html (2979 words)

	Spartanburg SC \| GoUpstate.com \| Spartanburg Herald-Journal (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-17)
		The Peter Principle is a colloquial principle of hierarchiology, stated as "In a hierarchy every employee tends to rise to his level of incompetence." Formulated by Dr. Laurence J. Peter in his 1968 book of the same name, the Peter principle pertains to the level of competence of the human resources in a hierarchical organization.
		The principle explains the upward, downward, and lateral movement of personnel within a hierarchically organized system of ranks.
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	www.goupstate.com /apps/pbcs.dll/section?category=NEWS&template=wiki&text=Peter_Principle (548 words)

	The Peter Principle - Promotion to Level of Incompetence (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-17)
		Posted: Tue Aug 01, 2006 9:27 am Post subject: The Peter Principle - Promotion to Level of Incompetence
		The Peter Principle is a fundamental principle of hierarchiology that pertains to the level of competence of the human resources in a hierarchical organization.
		In a Hierarchy Every Employee Tends to Rise to His Level of Incompetence.
	www.leansigmanetwork.co.uk /forum/viewtopic.php?p=151&highlight= (698 words)

	VertexCorp.com (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-17)
		Something different from the run of the mill stuff.....read more
		A management classic and masterpiece in the study of hierarchiology, written almost 40 yrs ago and still relevant....read more
		The Peter Prescription, another management classic, is a philosophical self-help treatise on how to achieve happiness in all aspects of life....read more
	www.6bridges.com /VertexCorp/VnI.asp (968 words)

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		Far from being an indictment of people, Laurence Peter's ideas were mostly focused on the weaknesses of typical organisations, and the threat that they present to the well-being of their people.
		Laurence Peter and Raymond Hull's 1969 book The Peter Principle is a study of hierarchies (Peter coined the scientific term 'hierarchiology') and how people behave within them in relation to promotion and competence.
		Laurence Peter also asserted that, "Work is accomplished by those employees who have not yet reached their level of incompetence", although he places the blame on organisations, not employees, and urges people to prioritise their health and happiness rather than struggle to meet the unhealthy demands of a promotion-too-far, in an uncaring hierarchy.
	www.businessballs.com /quotes.htm (14876 words)

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