The coordinated Management of Meaning Offers an Approach to Understanding

question 9

Multiple Choice

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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