Which of the following makes a negotiation more intractable?
A. The parties themselves are well organized
B. The conflict frequently de-escalates
C. The parties themselves are unorganized, loosely connected, and lacking structure
D. The social system from which the parties come is clearly structured
E. There is general consensus on underlying values, but a disagreement on how resources are to be allocated
Answer: C. The parties themselves are unorganized, loosely connected, and lacking structure