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Who is known as the 'Father of Scientific Management'?

AHenri Fayol

BElton Mayo

CFrederick Winslow Taylor

DMax Weber

Answer:

C. Frederick Winslow Taylor

Read Explanation:

  • Taylor is widely recognized as the father of Scientific Management due to his work in applying scientific principles to increase productivity and efficiency in organizations.


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