> “There were fewer people and less work to manage – but management was still expanding, and Parkinson argued that this was due to factors that were independent

> “There were fewer people and less work to manage – but management was still expanding, and Parkinson argued that this was due to factors that were independent of naval operational needs.” The next thing I want to know after reading this passage is just what those needs are and if they are by themselves tied to quantitative or qualitative work products. And even within quantitative production there are issues of quality and waste. Simply, if you’re a cook making hamburgers to order for MacDonalds you have a set amount of time. Your work is quantitative. If you’re making gourmet hamburgers you can grind your own chuck, bake your own bread, make your own condiments—hours of work. Yum.