F.W. Taylor

Frederick Winslow Taylor was an American engineer who developed scientific management in the early 20th century. He studied how work is performed and introduced methods to improve efficiency and productivity in factories. By analyzing tasks carefully, he sought to identify the most effective way to complete each job, promoting standardized procedures and scientific selection of workers. His approach aimed to optimize workforce performance, reduce waste, and increase output, leading to modern principles of industrial efficiency. Taylor's ideas significantly influenced management practices, laying the foundation for modern operations management and workplace productivity strategies.