When a client disagrees with a consultant's recommendation, which approach best demonstrates professional stakeholder management?
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A
Firmly maintain the recommendation without any modification to preserve professional credibility
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B
Immediately revise the recommendation to fully match the client's stated preferences
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C
Acknowledge the disagreement, explore their perspective, and present data-supported reasoning collaboratively
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D
Escalate the disagreement to senior partners to avoid direct confrontation with the client