Jones and George's, Essentials of Contemporary Management, Ninth
Edition, provides the most current, concise account of changes taking
place in the world of management and management practices while making
the text relevant and interesting to students.
It mirrors the changes taking place in today's management practice by
incorporating recent developments in management theory and research.
This text also provides vivid, current examples of how managers of
companies, large and small, address the challenges and opportunities
they face and how they can effectively meet them.A hallmark of this text
is how the authors infuse real managers who seize opportunities,
overcome challenges, and effectively manage and lead their organizations
in their Manager as a Person feature, allowing students to see
real-life management in action. Central to the books' approach, boxed
material is seamlessly integrated into the text and an integral part of
the learning experience; it is not disembodied from the chapter
narrative.