The book "Principles of Scientific Management" was written by Frederick Winslow Taylor, an outstanding American scientist and engineer. In this work, the author considers the issue of introducing scientific methods into the process of managing industrial enterprises and organizations. Taylor explores optimizing work processes, increasing labor productivity, streamlining production processes and ensuring effective personnel management. In his book, the author emphasizes the importance of a scientific approach to management, the implementation of standards and procedures, the rationalization of work processes, and the training of employees in order to increase production efficiency. "Principles of scientific management" is a classic work in the field of management and business, which is still considered a relevant and useful source of knowledge for responsible leaders and managers.