Resource allocation is a contentious process in most organizations because opportunities and requests for spending far exceed the available funds.This can lead to __________ among organizational units,which makes it __________ to objectively identify the best investments.
A)highly political competition;difficult
B)highly political competition;easier
C)cooperation;simple
D)cooperation;difficult

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The sentence mentions that resource allocation leads to "highly political competition" among organizational units, which makes it "difficult" to objectively identify the best investments. This rules out options C and D, which suggest cooperation as a possible outcome. Therefore, the best answer is A, which acknowledges the contentious nature of resource allocation in most organizations.

Resource Allocation Is a Contentious Process in Most Organizations Because