TOEIC リーディング パート 7 — 問題
パッセージ
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.
問題
The handbook excerpt implies that employees are expected to use company resources...
選択肢
- A. primarily for personal benefit during off-peak hours.
- B. with a high degree of autonomy and minimal oversight.
- C. responsibly and primarily for professional objectives. ✓
- D. exclusively for tasks directly assigned by management.
正解
C. responsibly and primarily for professional objectives.
解説
📖 Sterling Corp. 従業員ハンドブック抜粋:セクション4:会社リソースの使用と行動規範。Sterling Corp.へようこそ!チームの一員に迎えることができ、大変嬉しく思います。このハンドブックは、当社のポリシーと期待事項のガイドとなります。内容をよくお読みください。4.1 会社所有物:Sterling Corp.が提供するすべての機器、ソフトウェア、資料は会社所有物です。これらは業務目的のみに使用されます。許可のない個人的な使用、変更、持ち出しは固く禁じられています。違反が発覚した場合、懲戒処分の対象となる場合があります。
📝 本文では、「会社所有物...業務目的のみに使用されます」と明記されており、従業員は会社の備品を主に専門的な目的で責任を持って使用することが期待されていることを明確に示しています。
💡 ビジネス文書では、「主に」「主として」「最大限に」のような単語を探してください。これらの単語は、質問で尋ねられている目的や使用範囲を絞り込むのに役立つことがあります。
📊 A) オフピーク時に個人的な利益のために主に使用することは記載されていません。B) 高いレベルの自律性と最小限の監督で使用することは具体的に指定されていません。D) 経営陣によって直接割り当てられたタスクにのみ排他的に使用することは、ハンドブックの「業務目的のみ」というより広範な指示よりも制限が厳しすぎます。
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