Eli's position at Global$-$Mach involves purchasing complex manufacturing components,

making decisions based on technical data, and creating detailed, scientific reports. Although

Eli is very effective at his job, he experiences significant difficulty when engaging in

communication with the highly sociable salesperson who services the account. When the

salesperson wants to discuss personal matters, Eli appears aloof, reserved, and preoccupied.

Eli most likely has a$(n)$

communication style.

emotive

directive

reflective

passive