Question

You're attending a sales meeting at a large healthcare facility in a high-context culture. The meeting is going well, though one of the senior managers has suggested a pricing concession. Which statements reflect appropriate communication strategies in this situation?

1) . "I'm pleased to meet you, Doctor Gee."
2) "What senior manager Lao is proposing has merit, and should be considered with the other options."
3) "Perhaps we should all review the second option that was presented."
4) "Let's get right to work. I know you're all busy."
5) "If no one has anything else to say, let's move on to the next subject."

Answer 1

Appropriate communication strategies in a sales meeting in a high-context culture are acknowledging senior managers, considering their suggestions, and involving all participants in the decision-making process.

Step-by-step explanation:

In a sales meeting at a healthcare facility in a high-context culture, it is important to use appropriate communication strategies. Among the statements provided, the ones that reflect appropriate strategies are:

1. I'm pleased to meet you, Doctor Gee. This statement acknowledges and shows respect to the senior manager.
2. What senior manager Lao is proposing has merit, and should be considered with the other options. This statement recognizes the senior manager's suggestion and suggests evaluating it along with other alternatives.
3. Perhaps we should all review the second option that was presented. This statement suggests considering the second option as a group.