Book Details
SKU ID: G14139
ISBN: 0140091076
Published Year: 1986
Author: C. Northcote Parkinson
Publisher: Penguin Books
Book Condition: Used Good
Condition Note: Illustrated by Osbert Lancaster. Book is in good condition.
Book Binding Type: Paper Back
Language: English
No. of Pages: 122
Dimensions: 19 × 13 cm
Availability: In Stock
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About the Book
Parkinson's Law by C. Northcote Parkinson is a classic work of wit and social commentary that satirically examines bureaucracy and organizational inefficiency. Best known for the famous principle that "work expands so as to fill the time available for its completion," the book humorously explores how institutions grow, how administrative systems become increasingly complex, and why productivity often declines as bureaucracy expands. Enhanced by illustrations from Osbert Lancaster, this timeless classic combines sharp observation with entertaining prose, making it essential reading for managers, business professionals, students, and anyone interested in organizational behavior and public administration.