ELMHURST UNIVERSITY

DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS AND ECONOMICS

MANAGEMENT THEORY AND PRACTICE – BUS 250-55 – FALL 2023

INSTRUCTOR: Dr. Bruce Fischer

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PHONE: 312-259-7693 (cell)

E-MAIL: brucef@elmhurst.edu

OFFICE HOURS: 007 HC, T & TH @ 11:30 a.m.- 12:00 p.m.; virtually Wednesdays @
9 a.m.- 1:00 p.m.; other times by appointment. I can always be reached by e-mail.

CAMPUS MAIL: School of Business, Elmhurst University

CLASS MEETING TIME: The midterm and final exams will be taken online at 6:30
p.m.-7:30 p.m. on Mondays 10/9 and 12/11, respectively. If you have a conflict, let me
know.

TEXTBOOK: Fundamentals of Management, Ricky W. Griffin, 10th edition, Cengage

Learning, Inc. You may buy the e-book in the Book Cellar or online at
www.cengage.com. A loose-leaf copy of the text is available. Many Elmhurst University
classes use Cengage textbooks, and you may get all your Cengage books for $119.99 per
semester (with even better rates for one or two years). We will be using Cengage
MindTap so make sure that you get the access code when you purchase your book.

COURSE DESCRIPTION:
BUS 250 is the introductory course in management. It focuses on concepts and principles
of management, historical developments, and functions of management including
planning, organizing, leading and controlling. This course will provide you with a good
foundation for business management.

COURSE STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES: Upon completion of this course,

students will have demonstrated the ability to:

 Discuss the theories that constitute the body of knowledge for management.
 Use the vocabulary that is presented in this course and is in the Study Guide.
 Analyze issues in management based on data and other solid evidence.
 Demonstrate effective business written and oral communication skills.
 Discuss business issues using reason and logic and without bias or prejudice.
 Understand current and future issues and challenges in business.
 Realize the importance of ethical business behavior and practices.
 Have a good basic understanding of how to manage people and capital.
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BASIS FOR COURSE GRADE:

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Midterm - Chs. 1-7 35
Final - Chs. 8-15 35
MindTap Chapter Quizzes 10
Discussion Board 10
Individual Paper 10

GRADING SCALE:

A - 90 - 100%
B - 80 - 90%
C - 70 - 80%
D - 60 - 70%
F - < 60%

EXAMS:
The exams will cover material in the textbook.
You will benefit by working on the material in MindTap in addition to the quizzes.
The exams will be held on Mondays 10/9 and 12/11 at 6:30-7:30 PM.

QUIZZES (MINDTAP CHAPTER TESTS):

You are required to complete the quizzes (MindTap chapter tests) by Monday of the
week that the chapter is assigned.

STUDYING/PREPARATION:
The Study Guide gives you a good idea of the most important material covered in the
textbook. You should be familiar with these concepts and terms.

INDIVIDUAL PAPER:
Write on any management topic or topics. Discuss your topic(s) in the context of an
organization you are personally familiar with. The paper is due on December 11, the day
before the final exam. It should be at least 1,500 words in length.

DISCUSSION BOARD:
You will be required to make two observations (two new threads) and four comments on
the observations of others, on the Discussion Board. Your two observations should be
made by 6 p.m. on Monday of the week that the chapter is assigned. Your four comments
will be made by the following Monday in response to the observations (new threads)
made by others in the class.

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LEARNING CENTER: ACADEMIC SUPPORT:

The Learning Center is the place to go for convenient, free access to academic support for
all Elmhurst University students. Each tutoring session is designed to help students with
coursework while at the same time modeling the strategies and processes needed for
individual growth. Additionally, assistance with study groups and learning strategies is
available. To find out more, go to elmhurst.edu/LC.
To sign up for peer tutoring, go to My Tutoring, located on the portal. For more
information, contact Dr. Tina Kazan,
Assistant Dean for Academic Success, at tkazan@elmhurst.edu.

ACCESS AND DISABILITY SERVICES:

Elmhurst University is committed to creating an inclusive learning environment for its
diverse student population. If you experience or anticipate any barriers to learning, please
notify the instructor as soon as possible. If you are a student with a documented disability
and would like accommodations to participate fully in this class, contact Dr. Linda
Harrell, ADS Director, at disability.services@elmhurst.edu. For more information,
visit elmhurst.edu/ADS. If you previously received accommodations, please remember
that they must be renewed each term.
We hope you’ll contact the Learning Center if you need other information or help as you
prepare for the new term.

ELMHURST UNIVERSITY DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS AND ECONOMICS

POLICY ON ACADEMIC HONESTY:
The members of the Business Faculty affirm that developing personal honesty and
integrity are an integral part of the learning process. Plagiarism, collusion, and other
forms of cheating or scholastic dishonesty are incompatible with the principles and values
of Elmhurst University. Violation of these principles could result in penalties including
loss of credit for the assignment, failure of the course, possible expulsion or formal
disciplinary procedures by a University Judicial Hearing Process.

 Any form of cheating on a test or assignment which could include but is not
limited to text messaging, copying from another student, or reviewing notes in a
non-open note exam.
 Copying someone else’s work and turning it in.
 Failure to give credit and cite the sources used.
 Letting others use your work to complete an assignment.

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SCHEDULE:

WEEK READING ASSIGNMENT

8/28 Chapter 1

9/4 Chapter 2

9/11 Chapter 3

9/18 Chapter 4

9/25 Chapter 5

10/2 Chapter 6 and 7

10/9 MIDTERM (Chs. 1-7) 10/9 @ 6:30-7:30 p.m.

10/16 Chapter 8

10/23 Chapter 9

10/30 Chapter 10

11/6 Chapter 11

11/13 Chapter 12

11/20 Chapter 13

11/27 Chapter 14

12/4 Chapter 15

12/11 FINAL (Chs. 8-15) 12/11 @ 6:30-7:30 p.m.