The Society for the Advancement of Management, commonly known as SAM, is the oldest among professional management societies.

On November 11, 1910 colleagues of Frederick W. Taylor met at the New York Athletic Club to discuss and promote the principles of 'scientific management'.

Following two years of discussion groups and informal meetings the group came together and formed the Taylor Society on November 7, 1912.

International presidents of the society have been:[1] [2] One of the main task of the Society for Advancement of Management was the recognition of achievements in the advancement of management.

[1] Prominent winners of the Taylor Key Awards have been: