Essentials of Contemporary Management 8th edition by Jones and George is the concise version of Contemporary Management. Jones and George are dedicated to the challenge of “Making It Real“ for students. This edition continues to focus on providing the most up-to-date account of the changes taking place in the world of management and management practices, while maintaining our emphasis on making our text relevant and interesting to students. The increased focus on the challenges and opportunities facing businesses large and small and integrated timely examples bring management issues to life for students.