_____ cultures focus more strongly on relationship building to ensure mutual understanding and respect among team members.

A) Collective
B) Low-context
C) High power distance
D) Individualistic

High-context Cultures

Cultures where communication relies heavily on implicit messages, context, and nonverbal cues, in contrast to direct, explicit verbal communication.

Collective

Pertaining to or shared by a group of individuals, often indicating a collective action or mindset.

Individualistic

Pertaining to the habit or principle of being independent and self-reliant; prioritizing personal goals over group goals.