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“Parkinson’s Law” is a book written by Cyril Northcote Parkinson. The book was first published as an article in The Economist in 1955 and later expanded into a small book. Cyril Northcote Parkinson was a British naval historian and author.
The central thesis of Parkinson’s Law is often humorously summarized as “Work expands to fill the time available for its completion.” In other words, Parkinson observed that tasks often take longer to complete than necessary because people tend to use up all the available time, whether the task actually requires that amount of time or not.
The book also discusses various principles related to bureaucracy and organizational behavior. One of the most well-known concepts from the book is the “Law of Triviality” or “bikeshedding,” which suggests that people in an organization tend to spend a disproportionate amount of time on trivial issues while neglecting more important matters.
“Parkinson’s Law” has become a classic in management literature and is often cited or referred to in discussions about time management, organizational behavior, and office dynamics. While the book is rooted in satire and humor, it has been influential in shaping discussions about efficiency, decision-making, and the nature of work in organizations.
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