Parkinson was a british naval historian, who published his original version of this book as a much briefer essay in the economist. The author goes on to explain how to meet the most important people at a social gathering and why, as a matter of. Parkinsons law is a purely scientific discovery, inapplicable except in theory to the politics of the day. Well written and with pearls of wisdom interwoven into every short story. Pursuit of progress penguin modern classics by parkinson, c northcote.
The law states work expands to fill the time available for its completion, and could also be further generalized to say. Parkinson s law regularly goes out of print and then a small run might be printed, which is a terrible shame, as this is probably one of the best management books. Law or the pursuit of progress penguin modern pdf parkinson s law. Professor cyril northcote parkinson s law of pursuing progress can be used in every aspect of life, especially of reaching our goals. Or the pursuit of progress penguin modern classics new edition by parkinson, c northcote, lancaster, osbert, the duke of edinburgh isbn. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders.
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