TOEIC リーディング パート 7 — 問題

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Excerpt from the Sterling Corp. Employee Handbook: Section 4: Use of Company Resources and Conduct

Welcome to Sterling Corp! We are delighted to have you on our team. This handbook serves as a guide to our company policies and expectations. Please familiarize yourself with its contents.

4.1 Company Property: All equipment, software, and materials provided by Sterling Corp are company property. They are intended for business use only. Unauthorized personal use, modification, or removal is strictly prohibited. Employees found in violation may face disciplinary action, up to and including termination. This includes company-provided laptops, mobile devices, and access to networks.

4.2 Internet and Email Usage: Company networks and communication systems are to be used for professional purposes. Limited, incidental personal use may be permissible during non-work hours, provided it does not interfere with job duties or violate other company policies. Excessive personal use, or any use for illegal, inappropriate, or offensive content, is strictly forbidden.

4.3 Professional Conduct: Sterling Corp expects all employees to maintain a professional and respectful demeanor at all times. Harassment, discrimination, or any form of disrespectful behavior will not be tolerated. We strive to foster a collaborative and inclusive work environment. Employees are also expected to adhere to all applicable laws and regulations, including those pertaining to non-disclosure agreements and the ethical use of proprietary information.

4.4 External Agreements: Employees must not enter into any external agreements or commitments on behalf of Sterling Corp without explicit written authorization from their direct supervisor and the Legal Department. This includes, but is not limited to, vendor contracts, service agreements, and any commitments that could create a financial or legal obligation for the company. For instance, while the company offers resources to help employees secure suitable housing, any individual apartment lease agreement entered into by an employee is a personal contract, and company authorization is not required unless the lease involves company property or assets in some capacity.

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問題

Under what circumstances is company authorization required for an external agreement, according to section 4.4?

選択肢

  1. A. For any vendor contract exceeding $5,000.
  2. B. When the agreement involves company property or assets. ✓
  3. C. If the agreement is related to employee housing.
  4. D. For all service agreements, regardless of the value.

正解

B. When the agreement involves company property or assets.

解説

📖 本文の和訳 — Sterling Corp. 従業員ハンドブック抜粋：第4章：会社リソースの使用および行動規範。4.1項では、Sterling Corp.が提供するすべての機器、ソフトウェア、資料は会社所有であり、業務目的でのみ使用されると規定しています。許可されていない個人的な使用、変更、持ち出しは固く禁じられています。
📝 正解理由 — 質問は、ハンドブックの4.4項によれば、外部契約に関して会社の承認が必要となる状況を尋ねています。しかし、提示された抜粋には第4.1項までしか含まれておらず、第4.4項に関する情報は一切ありません。そのため、提示された本文のみでは質問に答えることは不可能です。
💡 試験対策 — 質問が本文中に存在しない情報について尋ねている場合、慌てずに質問の具体的な箇所を再確認し、解答のヒントが *実際に* 本文内にあるかどうかを見極めることが重要です。
📊 誤答分析 — X) For any vendor contract exceeding $5,000. — 金額に関する記述は本文中にありません。 X) If the agreement is related to employee housing. — 本文は会社リソースの使用について述べており、従業員の住居に関する契約については触れていません。 X) For all service agreements, regardless of the value. — すべてのサービス契約に承認が必要かどうかは、本文からは判断できません。

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