TOEIC 리딩 파트 7 — 문제

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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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문제

What does section 4.3 emphasize regarding the work environment?

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  1. A. The importance of competitive internal performance metrics.
  2. B. The need for strict adherence to hierarchical communication lines.
  3. C. The promotion of a collaborative and inclusive atmosphere. ✓
  4. D. The requirement for employees to report on colleagues' conduct.

정답

C. The promotion of a collaborative and inclusive atmosphere.

해설

📖 지문해석 — Sterling Corp. 직원 핸드북 섹션 4.3은 직원들이 회사의 자원을 공정하고 책임감 있게 사용해야 함을 강조합니다. 이는 개인적인 용도로 회사의 장비나 소프트웨어를 사용하지 않는 것을 포함하며, 위반 시 징계 조치가 있을 수 있습니다.
📝 정답이유 — 4.3항은 "모든 장비, 소프트웨어 및 자료는 Sterling Corp.의 재산입니다. 비즈니스 용도로만 사용되며, 무단 개인 사용, 수정 또는 반출은 엄격히 금지됩니다."라고 명시합니다. 이 내용은 회사가 자원 사용에 있어 직원들이 규칙을 엄격히 따르기를 기대하며, 이는 협력적인 분위기보다는 규정 준수를 강조하는 것으로 해석될 수 있습니다.
💡 실전팁 — Part 7 지문에서 'expected', 'prohibited', 'require'와 같은 단어는 회사의 정책이나 지침을 나타내므로, 문제에서 'emphasize', 'focus on' 등과 같은 동의어를 묻는 경우 주의 깊게 살펴봐야 합니다.
📊 오답분석 — X) 경쟁적인 내부 성과 지표의 중요성 — 지문에서 성과 지표에 대한 언급이 없습니다. X) 계층적 의사소통선의 엄격한 준수 — 지문은 자원 사용에 대한 규칙을 설명할 뿐, 의사소통 구조에 대한 내용은 없습니다. X) 동료의 행동에 대해 직원들에게 보고하도록 요구 — 직원 보고 의무에 대한 내용은 언급되지 않았습니다.

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