The goal of this activity is to help you understand that there are four levels of integration that exist between the HRM function and the strategic management function$$from little or no integration to a comprehensive, integrative link$$and allow you to apply them properly to a specific issue.

This activity is important because students need to understand that the level of integration will depend on the specific issue involved.

In the following activity, Samedi Industries has just hired a new HR director, who has been asked to broaden her focus on the HRM function now that Samedi is close to finalizing the purchase of a local competitor.