Parkinson's Law
noun
1
: an observation in office organization: the number of subordinates increases at a fixed rate regardless of the amount of work produced
2
: an observation in office organization: work expands so as to fill the time available for its completion
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“Parkinson's Law.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Parkinson%27s%20Law. Accessed 12 Jul. 2025.
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