One design challenge lies in keeping employees connected, which can be accomplished through using information technology.
Another challenge is understanding the global differences that affect organizational structure.
Although structures and strategies of organizations worldwide are similar, the behavior within them differs, which can influence certain design elements.
Another challenge is designing a structure around the mind-set of being a learning organization.
Finally, managers are looking for organizational designs with efficient and effective flexible work arrangements. They’re using options such as telecommuting, compressed workweeks, flextime, job sharing, and contingent workers.