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Vertical Expansion Model While it's easy to assume that a company with a horizontal business model will perform horizontal expansion, this type of business can still conduct vertical expansion.

Horizontal lines run left to right, parallel to the horizon, with slope 0 and equation y = k. Vertical lines run top to bottom, perpendicular to the horizon, with undefined slope and equation x = k.

Vertical shaft engines can cost quite a bit more; for instance, Grainger sells the Honda GX160 — a horizontal shaft engine — for $511.53.

Vertical integration offers more control over the supply chain, while horizontal integration expands market presence, making it easier to adapt to new trends and customer demands.

Benefits and Challenges: Horizontal integration expands market presence but can face regulatory challenges. Vertical integration enhances supply chain control but may increase operational complexity.

In vertical organizations, collaboration can only occur during some formal occasion like a meeting, while in horizontal companies, employees have the right and power to make a decision during the ...