Political Science · Public Administration
'Officials make work for each other.' Who gave this interesting postulate?
AJohn Seeley
BRamsay Muir
CRobert K. Merton
DParkinson ✓ Correct
Correct answer: (D) Parkinson — This postulate was given by Parkinson.
Explanation
★This postulate was given by Parkinson.
★It is part of the famous Parkinson's Law.
★Parkinson's Law says work expands to fill the time available.
★He observed that officials multiply subordinates and tasks.
★They create work for one another as bureaucracy grows.
★It is a well-known and witty law of public administration.
★So the answer is Parkinson.
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