The father of scientific management is Frederick Winslow Taylor. He was an American mechanical engineer who developed the theory of scientific management, also known as Taylorism, which sought to improve industrial efficiency by applying scientific methods to work processes. Taylor outlined his principles in his influential book The Principles of Scientific Management published in 1911. His approach emphasized scientifically studying tasks, selecting and training workers, providing detailed instructions, and dividing work between managers and workers to optimize productivity. Taylor's work laid the foundation for industrial engineering and modern management practices