Why is balance between cooperation and competition necessary in work?

Correct answer: So that goals are achieved while healthy relationships remain

The direct answer is A: goals can be achieved while healthy relationships remain. Cooperation means working together and sharing support; competition can encourage effort and improvement. A healthy workplace needs both, but competition must remain fair and respectful. The reasoning is: cooperation allows people to share knowledge and solve common problems; fair competition motivates performance and innovation; balance prevents rivalry from damaging trust; therefore teams can reach goals while maintaining good relationships. Option A is correct because it includes both achievement and relationships. Option B is wrong because balance is intended to strengthen, not break, the team. Option C is wrong because cooperation and respectful competition create learning opportunities. Option D is wrong because communication is necessary for coordination, feedback and conflict resolution. Unhealthy competition may cause stress or selfish behaviour, so rules and respect matter. Memory cue: cooperate for the team, compete fairly for improvement.