{"product_id":"2026100004161-secondhand-parkinsons-law-or-the-pursuit-of-progress","title":"Parkinson's Law: Or The Pursuit Of Progress","description":"\u003cp\u003eEdition: 4th impr.,\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition remarks:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBook: Good                          \u003cbr\u003eJacket: Chipped and worn with some minor damage\u003cbr\u003ePages: Yellowed                  \u003cbr\u003eMarkings: Previous owner\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis 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.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Secondhand Stock","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48549028167899,"sku":"2026100004161-SECONDHAND","price":30.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0523\/7646\/9701\/files\/06d76932-ee61-407b-a274-e5a5e3164b72.png?v=1775144284","url":"https:\/\/bookgrocer.com\/products\/2026100004161-secondhand-parkinsons-law-or-the-pursuit-of-progress","provider":"Book Grocer","version":"1.0","type":"link"}