The passage introduces the book "The Principles of Scientific Management" by Frederick Winslow Taylor, a prominent figure in the field of mechanical engineering and management. The book, published by Harper & Brothers in 1911, is authored by Taylor, who was the past president of the American Society of Mechanical Engineers. It outlines the foundational principles of scientific management, which aimed to improve efficiency and productivity in industrial settings.The passage introduces the book "The Principles of Scientific Management" by Frederick Winslow Taylor, a prominent figure in the field of mechanical engineering and management. The book, published by Harper & Brothers in 1911, is authored by Taylor, who was the past president of the American Society of Mechanical Engineers. It outlines the foundational principles of scientific management, which aimed to improve efficiency and productivity in industrial settings.