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C. Northcote Parkinson
AuthorBooks · Second hand1909-1993
Cyril Northcote Parkinson was a British naval historian and author of some 60 books, the most famous of which was his best-seller Parkinson's Law (1957), in which Parkinson named the satirical Law stating that "work expands so as to fill the time available for its completion" after himself. The Law came to be taken seriously and led to his being regarded as an important scholar in public administration and management.
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Birth
1909
Death
1993
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C. Northcote Parkinson was a distinguished British naval historian who explored history with a sharp eye.
He is world-renowned for formulating the famous Parkinson's Law, a fundamental pillar in the study of modern management.
His prolific literary career spans a total of 141 works, ranging from essays and history to fiction.
He combined his academic rigor with characteristic British wit, successfully analyzing bureaucracy through humor.
In addition to his management essays, he excelled as a journalist and novelist, demonstrating exceptional literary versatility.