Parkinson's Law

Parkinson's Law definition - business

Parkinson's Law

The principle of scholar Northcote that work expands to fill the time available for its completion. For example, if employees are given extra time to complete a task, they will find a way to use the time. The principle has been expanded to other themes, such as: the amount of family junk will expand to fill the attic.

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