In this case study you are to analyze the strategic scope of the horizontal acquisition by Verizon Communications (hereafter referred to as Verizon) of Verizon Wireless from Vodafone. Discuss whether or not this deal improves Verizons sustainability of its resources and its performance? Does this acquisition meet the two tests of broad scope? Is so how? If not why not? How does the acquisition of this strategically valuable resource meet the Collis and Montgomery resources tests discussed in Lesson Topic 1? How is value created by this acquisition?