Cyril Northcote Parkinson

Thân thiện

Definition

1. 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.

Học thuật

Noun

1. British historian noted for ridicule of bureaucracies (1909-1993)

Từ đồng nghĩa

• Parkinson
• C. Northcote Parkinson
• Cyril Northcote Parkinson