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What did the Academy of Management recognize about Taylor's book in 2001?

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In 2001, the Academy of Management recognized Frederick Winslow Taylor's book, "Principles of Scientific Management," as the most influential management book. Taylor's work laid the foundation for scientific management, a theory that emphasizes the use of scientific methods to improve efficiency and productivity in organizations. His ideas have had a profound impact on the field of management and continue to be studied and applied today.
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