Description: (Engineer)
Henry Gantt, an American mechanical engineer and management consultant, made significant contributions to scientific management. He is best known for inventing the Gantt chart in the early 1910s, which transformed project management. This innovative charting system played a crucial role in major infrastructure projects like the Hoover Dam and the Interstate highway system. Gantt's work established the groundwork for modern project management techniques, and he was among the first to emphasize the social responsibility of businesses.