This is a contributed volume with chapters written by luminaries on each topic. Together, the chapters sweep the field, from social and political issues to the factors of personality, motivation, and creativity to the processes of decision making and problem solving. Almost everyone has a favorite conflict style.
Some people relish a good fight while others go to great lengths to avoid even minor disagreements.
Some clam up and refuse to participate, while others are almost always willing to talk and negotiate. The law of averages guarantees that any style will occasionally prove effective. The other person will let you have your way with no hard feelings, and may even be relieved. The rest of the time, unfortunately, dominating will aggravate the situation, accelerate the conflict, and further antagonize the other person. Instead of being a slave to style, try to increase your repertoire of conflict behaviors.