In scientific writing and inter-office memos the use of passive voice is strongly discouraged by pretty much every style guide. <smirk> Sure, it's a stylistic

In scientific writing and inter-office memos the use of passive voice is strongly discouraged by pretty much every style guide. <smirk> Sure, it's a stylistic choice, but one best adopted by writers whose purpose is entertainment, not conveying information. Active voice is nearly always simpler and clearer.