In the Far East, details are often worked out in advance through a "backdoor" approach. Which of the following terms refers to this approach? Houmen.

The term provided, "houmani," does not appear to correlate with an established or widely recognized concept in English or within worldwide business practices related to the Far East. It is possible that there is a spelling error or confusion with a term from an Asian language. The concept described, where details are worked out ahead of time through a behind-the-scenes or “backdoor” approach, might be related to the practice of "guanxi" in Chinese culture.

Guanxi (关系) is a Chinese term that refers to the network of relationships among various parties that cooperate together and support one another. In business and social contexts, guanxi involves personal relationships that are leveraged for mutual benefit, and it usually implies an understanding or arrangement that can influence the outcome of business dealings or negotiations.