Sam, an aspiring and talented young attorney, has been promoted every year since he joined the law firm of Howard, Howard, and Fine. Unfortunately, Sam feels he cannot handle the responsibilities of his latest promotion. In an effort to keep his newly acquired job title, Sam has begun to take credit for the work done by the employees he supervises. Sam's behavior is an example of ________.

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Sam's behavior is an example of the Peter principle, which states that individuals are promoted to their level of incompetence. Sam feels overwhelmed and unable to handle the responsibilities of his latest promotion, yet he has been promoted every year. His behavior of taking credit for the work done by the employees he supervises is a way to keep his job title and avoid being demoted back to his previous position where he was competent.

Sam, an Aspiring and Talented Young Attorney, Has Been Promoted