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- n. C. Northcote Parkinson's cynical observation that work will expand so as to fill the time available for its completion
- n. C. Northcote Parkinson's cynical observation that the number of subordinates in an organization will increase linearly regardless of the amount of work to be done
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sionnach Work expands to fill the time available for its completion. Aug 1, 2008