This Slideshare presentation is a partial preview of the full business document. To view and download the full document, please go here: http://flevy.com/browse/business-document/21st-century-organization-trends-and-importance-of-human-factor-634 Globalised sales, manufacturing, research and management: * Diversified and Heterogeneous work force, Innovation and conflict * Flexible rules and procedures * Customizable employment relationships, telecommuting, job-sharing and pay for skills * Fewer levels of management * Work force are empowered * Fewer differences in responsibility across levels * Networked * Direct communication across units and firm boundaries ignoring chain of command * Cross unit and team structure * Outsourcing and downsizing * Strategic alliances with competitors and Customization and how to face various management challenges through HRM. There are answers in these slides.