One of the well-known conflict management models is the Thomas-Kilmann Conflict Mode Instrument (TKI) which assesses an individual's behavior in conflict situations when the concerns of two people appear to be incompatible. Which method was used in the example below to deal with conflict? For one of the project activities, we need to purchase 1,000 units of steel plates. Our organization has a well-established relationship with a supplier. Our budget for this purchase is $2,000 with a contingency budget of $500. The supplier offered $2,750 in its reply to the RFQ (Request for Quote). However, it is not possible for us to pay this money. The supplier notified that it is also not possible for them to have a discount that will go below $2,600. The project manager and the supplier representative had a negotiation process, and after a long meeting, they agreed on $2,400 as the final price. A. Compromising B. Collaborating C. Accommodating D. Avoiding