The man who is denied the opportunity of taking decisions of importance begins to regard as important the decisions he is allowed to take. C. Northcote Parkinson allowbegindecision Change image and share on social
A committee is organic rather than mechanical in its nature: it is not a structure but a plant. It takes root and grows, it flowers, wilts, and dies, scattering the seed from which other committees will bloom in their turn. C. Northcote Parkinson bloomcommitteeflower share on social
The chief product of an automated society is a widespread and deepening sense of boredom. C. Northcote Parkinson automateboredomchief Change image and share on social
Work expands so as to fill the time available for its completion. C. Northcote Parkinson completionexpandfill Change image and share on social
Expansion means complexity and complexity decay. C. Northcote Parkinson complexitydecayexpansion Change image and share on social
Perfection of planned layout is achieved only by institutions on the point of collapse. C. Northcote Parkinson achievecollapseinstitution Change image and share on social
It is better to be a has-been than a never-was. C. Northcote Parkinson Change image and share on social
When any organizational entity expands beyond 21 members, the real power will be in some smaller body. C. Northcote Parkinson bodyentityexpand Change image and share on social
Expenditures rise to meet income. C. Northcote Parkinson expenditureincomemeet Change image and share on social
The smaller the function, the greater the management. C. Northcote Parkinson functiongreatmanagement Change image and share on social
