When attempting to resolve a conflict with people from a collectivist culture, you would be wise to
A)use avoidance strategies to end the conflict.
B)use competitive strategies to end the conflict.
C)use compromising and collaborative strategies to end the conflict.
D)use the demand-withdrawal strategy to end the conflict.

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Collectivist cultures value harmony and relationships, therefore using compromising and collaborative strategies to find a mutual solution is most effective in resolving conflicts in these cultures. Avoidance strategies (A) may be seen as a lack of concern for the relationship and competitive strategies (B) may damage the relationship. The demand-withdrawal strategy (D) can lead to further misunderstandings and escalation of the conflict.

When Attempting to Resolve a Conflict with People from a Collectivist