Parkinson's Law: Or The Pursuit Of Progress
Condition: SECONDHAND
This is a secondhand book. The jacket image is a photograph of the exact copy we have in stock. This image shows the condition of this book. Further condition remarks are below.
Edition: 4th impr.,
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Chipped and worn with some minor damage
Pages: Yellowed
Markings: Previous owner
This seminal work of social satire, Parkinson's Law Or The Pursuit Of Progress, presents a trenchant critique of organizational inefficiency and bureaucratic expansion. C. Northcote Parkinson's witty observations illustrate how work invariably expands to fill the time allotted for its completion, a principle that resonates with timeless accuracy. The book details other equally insightful 'laws' governing administrative behavior, revealing the often-absurd realities of corporate and governmental structures. With sharp humor and incisive analysis, it argues for a re-evaluation of productivity and management, offering a compelling and entertaining read for anyone navigating the complexities of modern organizations.
Author: C. Northcote Parkinson
Format: Hardback
Published: 1958, John Murray
Edition: 4th impr.,
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Chipped and worn with some minor damage
Pages: Yellowed
Markings: Previous owner
This seminal work of social satire, Parkinson's Law Or The Pursuit Of Progress, presents a trenchant critique of organizational inefficiency and bureaucratic expansion. C. Northcote Parkinson's witty observations illustrate how work invariably expands to fill the time allotted for its completion, a principle that resonates with timeless accuracy. The book details other equally insightful 'laws' governing administrative behavior, revealing the often-absurd realities of corporate and governmental structures. With sharp humor and incisive analysis, it argues for a re-evaluation of productivity and management, offering a compelling and entertaining read for anyone navigating the complexities of modern organizations.