TOEIC 閱讀 Part 7 — 題目

段落

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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題目

What is stated about the company's role regarding an employee's apartment lease agreement?

選項

  1. A. The company guarantees the terms of all employee leases.
  2. B. Employees must submit all lease agreements for company review.
  3. C. The company provides legal assistance for negotiating leases.
  4. D. It's a personal contract, not requiring company approval unless company assets are involved. ✓

正確答案

D. It's a personal contract, not requiring company approval unless company assets are involved.

解析

📖 文章翻譯 —sterling 合併員工手冊摘錄：第四節：公司資源使用與行為準則 歡迎來到 sterling 公司！我們很高興您加入我們的團隊。本手冊是公司政策和期望的指南。請熟悉其內容。 4.1 公司財產：所有 sterling 公司提供的設備、軟體和材料均為公司財產。它們僅供商業用途。嚴禁未經授權的個人使用、修改或移除。違規員工可能面臨紀律處分，直至終止僱傭。
📝 答案解析 — 正確選項是「D) 這是個人合約，除非涉及公司資產，否則無需公司批准。」。文章明確指出「所有設備、軟體和材料均為公司財產。它們僅供商業用途。」這表示與公司無關的個人安排，例如租賃公寓，若未動用公司資源，則不需公司介入或批准。
💡 應試技巧 — 閱讀題目時，辨識關鍵字「employee's apartment lease agreement」（員工的公寓租賃協議），然後在文中尋找與「lease」或「apartment」相關的敘述，並留意其是否提及公司角色。
📊 錯誤選項分析 — A) 公司保證所有員工的租賃條款 — 文章並未提及公司為員工的租賃契約提供任何擔保。 B) 員工必須提交所有租賃協議供公司審查 — 文中沒有要求員工將個人租賃協議提交給公司。 C) 公司提供協商租賃的法律協助 — 文章未說明公司會提供此類法律支援。

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