The Negotiator's Primary Job Is Collecting Information with the Goal

The negotiator's primary job is collecting information with the goal of enhancing creativity. In a business negotiation, this may mean:

A) appointing different members of the team to provide self-disclosures and appropriate replies to queries.
B) bringing along junior executives for the purpose of training through observation and participation.
C) providing additional information to the other party when a silent period occurs.
D) delegating the responsibility of taking notes to a team member.
E) including higher-rank executives and using informal channels of communication.