"Dilbert principle" meaning in English

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Proper name

Forms: the Dilbert principle [canonical]
Etymology: Introduced in the Dilbert comic strips, as a satirical take on the Peter principle. Head templates: {{en-proper noun|def=1|head=Dilbert principle}} the Dilbert principle
  1. (humorous) The theory that incompetent people in an organization tend to be promoted to a level at which they can do less harm to productivity. Wikipedia link: Dilbert Tags: humorous
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