Cyril Northcote Parkinson
Definition
- Proper noun:
- A British historian: Cyril Northcote Parkinson was a British historian and author.
- Known for satirizing bureaucracies: He is particularly noted for his humorous critique and ridicule of administrative systems and bureaucratic inefficiencies.
Usage Examples
- Proper noun:
- Cyril Northcote Parkinson is famous for his law stating that "work expands to fill the time available for its completion."
- The principles outlined by Cyril Northcote Parkinson are often cited in management studies.
Advanced Usage
- "Parkinson's Law": The adage that "work expands so as to fill the time available for its completion," formulated by Cyril Northcote Parkinson.
- To improve productivity, we must challenge Parkinson's Law by setting stricter deadlines.
Variants and Related Words
- Parkinsonian (adj): Relating to or characteristic of the ideas of Cyril Northcote Parkinson, especially bureaucratic inefficiency.
- The process was slowed by Parkinsonian inefficiencies.
Synonyms
- Satirist of bureaucracy: A writer who uses humor to criticize administrative systems.
- Management theorist: A person who develops ideas about the organization and efficiency of work.
Noun
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British historian noted for ridicule of bureaucracies (1909-1993)
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