Which of the following is NOT one of the five strategies for managing conflict according to the Thomas-Kilmann conflict mode instrument?

The choice of "C. Exaggerate" as the option that is NOT one of the five strategies for managing conflict is accurate because the Thomas-Kilmann conflict mode instrument identifies five recognized approaches: Avoid, Collaborate, Compete, Compromise, and Accommodate.

Exaggeration does not fit within these strategies as it suggests a behavior aimed at amplifying or misrepresenting conflict situations rather than constructively addressing them. The strategies provided by the Thomas-Kilmann model are designed to facilitate resolution through different means, such as avoiding confrontation, collaborating towards mutual benefit, competing to assert one’s own interests, accommodating others' needs, or finding a middle ground through compromise. Each of these strategies is specific in how they propose to handle conflict, while exaggeration does not offer an approach to manage or resolve conflicts effectively.