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Parkinson's law
DEFINITIONS OF:
Parkinson's law
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n
C. Northcote Parkinson's cynical observation that work will expand so as to fill the time available for its completion
Example of:
observation
,
reflection
,
reflexion
a remark expressing careful consideration
n
C. Northcote Parkinson's cynical observation that the number of subordinates in an organization will increase linearly regardless of the amount of work to be done
Example of:
observation
,
reflection
,
reflexion
a remark expressing careful consideration
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