1. Conduct a review of relevant HR academic literature to identify factors (with evidence) that might explain poor promotion decisions and discuss the extent to which these factors support the argument behind the Peter Principle.
2. To what extent are these factors evident in your organisation? Be specific and provide evidence to support your response. Based on this discussion assess the extent to which the Peter Principle is relevant in promotion decisions of your organisation. Support your discussion with specific examples. You may use one segment of the organisation for this discussion.
3. Analyse the role of HR strategies in managing the risk of poor promotion decisions within your organisation.