During a multiparty negotiation,a few members of the group form a coalition.Some of those who are not part of the coalition try to persuade coalition members to leave,while the leaders of the coalition look for ways to keep it together.Which of the following is most likely to ensure that the coalition remains intact?
A) avoid using brainwriting or solitary brainstorming
B) ensure that negotiation employs sequential bargaining
C) ensure that the plan for distribution of resources is fair
D) prioritize reaching an agreement bias in the coalition

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The most important factor in keeping a coalition intact is ensuring a fair plan for the distribution of resources. If members feel that the resources are being divided equitably, they are less likely to leave the coalition or be persuaded to do so by others. Option A is not relevant as brainwriting or solitary brainstorming is not related to the issue of keeping a coalition together. Option B, sequential bargaining, means that parties negotiate one issue at a time. While this approach may help prevent deadlocks, it does not have a direct impact on the stability of the coalition. Option D, prioritizing reaching an agreement bias, may lead to a situation where non-coalition members feel left out and are likely to resist the agreement. Thus, option C is the most appropriate choice.

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