When resources are scarce,power differences across subunits are _________; when resources are plentiful,subunit power differences are ___________.

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When resources are scarce, the competition between subunits for those resources increases, which magnifies power differences. Subunits with more power can secure a larger share of the scarce resources, increasing their dominance. On the other hand, when resources are plentiful, the competition decreases, and the importance of power differences decreases as well. Therefore, power differences across subunits are reduced.

When Resources Are Scarce,power Differences Across Subunits Are _________; When