A. The relationship or integration between an Organisation’s senior managers
B. The relationship or integration between HR functional policies, for example employee development, employee reward and employee relations
C. The relationship or integration between the internal HR processes, and the Organisation’s business strategy and external market.
D. The relationship or integration between operational functions and policies
✅ The correct answer is option C.
Vertical integration in relation to SHRM can be described as the relationship or integration between the internal HR processes, and the Organisation’s business strategy and external market. Vertical integration is about the effectiveness of HR. It is the degree to which HRM practice, roles and contributions are aligned with the strategic management process of the organisation and how they contribute to the vision, mission and strategic objectives.
Vertical integration in relation to SHRM can be described as the relationship or integration between the internal HR processes, and the Organisation’s business strategy and external market. Vertical integration is about the effectiveness of HR. It is the degree to which HRM practice, roles and contributions are aligned with the strategic management process of the organisation and how they contribute to the vision, mission and strategic objectives.