During an Intense Six-Month Contract Negotiation, Colton Developed a Strong

During an intense six-month contract negotiation, Colton developed a strong working relationship with his client, Art, an outside vendor. Because of their professional bonding, Colton and Art were able to openly explore and constructively hammer out agreements on very tough contract issues. The resulting contract was far superior to what either Colton or Art might have hoped for six months earlier and was a good example of

A) globalization.
B) technological change.
C) the importance of knowledge and ideas.
D) collaboration across organizational boundaries.
E) an increasingly diverse labor force.