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

Parties that are unorganized, loosely connected, and lacking structure can make negotiations more intractable because they may not have clear decision-making processes or a unified approach to the negotiation. This can lead to delays, misunderstandings, and difficulty in reaching an agreement. In contrast, well-organized parties (choice A) may be more efficient and effective in their negotiations. Conflict de-escalation (choice B) can actually make negotiations more manageable, reducing tensions and increasing the likelihood of compromise. A clearly structured social system (choice D) may provide a framework for negotiation and decision-making, while general consensus on values (choice E) can help establish common ground and facilitate compromise. However, a disagreement on resource allocation can still make negotiations difficult.