A fish rots from the head down

Posted by Steve E on January 05, 2006

In Reply to: A fish rots from the head down posted by ESC on December 31, 2005

: : What does the phrase "A fish rots from the head down" means?

: My guess: Problems with an organization start at the top -- with management.

I have heard the expression as: "A Fish Stinks from the Head Down"