M/C Question 32 When helping group members from collectivist cultures maintain and save "face," you should keep in mind all of the following perspectives about conflict and "face" EXCEPT

a) The need to save "face" during a conflict derives from the personal relationships among members.
b) Conflict resolution requires that "face" issues be mutually managed before discussing other issues.
c) In individualistic cultures, "saving face" is more important than winning an argument.
d) Conflict resolution succeeds when group members save "face" and also claim they have "won."
e) Cultures that place a great deal of value on "saving face" discourage personal attacks.


ANS: c

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