The coordinated management of meaning offers an approach to understanding how the history of a relationship is drawn upon when parties interact with each other. Which of the following statements is inconsistent with insights from the coordinated management of meaning framework? A) similarity of interpretation results from shared worldviews, self-concepts and expectations B) people organize meanings and interpretations hierarchically C) cultural patterns are the broadest level of interpretation used by people D) coordination of meaning is often the key to successful conflict management E) mis-interpretations always result from different contractual expectations for a relationship

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The coordinated management of meaning suggests that misinterpretations can arise from a variety of sources, not just from different contractual expectations. It emphasizes the complexity of communication and the multiple layers of meaning that can influence understanding.

The coordinated Management of Meaning Offers an Approach to Understanding