When looking at the scientific management theory, one finds that this theory states that it is the money that is the motivator and that there needs to be a separation between the management team and the actual workforce to help increase both the productivity and financial profits (GCU, 2015). The scientific management theory seems to be a popular management method, at least in facilities that I have worked at. When simply utilizing this one management theory, there are several issues that I believe leads to ineffective patient care. One example that stands out is understaffing in an attempt to save money. At the current hospital that I work at, they have gradually been working on changing the matrix and have even been pushing a seven-patient ratio. Most of the patients that we see...