In relationship-oriented cultures, speaks quite loudly in both persuasion and the demonstration of interest in a business relationship.

E. Rank

Explanation: In relationship-oriented cultures, speaks quite loudly in both persuasion and the

demonstration of interest in a business relationship.

A) the bottom line

B) secrecy

C) profit

D) team strength

E) rank

Rank which is the level of one's position in a class-based organization pulls more weight in business negotiations in relationship-oriented cultures than as they do in information-oriented ones. In order to clinch successful business transactions, especially when dealing with international clients, a mix of managers from different cultural orientation is required as the selection of a negotiation team is often organized based on rank, as in cases where negotiators would be required to respect the coming along of senior executives in a bid to better match up with the negotiation teams of clients and partners, and traits such listening skills, assistance team etc.