Definition
A policy or usual practice, by a person in authority, of permitting subordinates or constituents to visit his or her office unannounced and at any reasonable time for the purpose of discussing matters of concern.
A governmental policy of encouraging immigration or of permitting increased access by foreigners for purposes of tourism, trade, investment, etc.
In Context
- "Take Continental Airlines's Robert F. Six's view of much touted open-door policies: “‘My door is always open—bring me your problems.’ This is guaranteed to turn on every whiner, lackey and neurotic on the property.”"
- "She's a warm but no-nonsense administrator who has an open-door policy for all students."
- "Ashley: Commander. You have a minute to talk? Shepard: I keep an open-door policy. If you have any concerns, lay them on me."
- ""[M]anagers are trained to be culturally sensitive and have an open door policy to staff for issues like this."
- "They also have tried to enlist support from the National Cattlemen's Association, on grounds this open-door policy could lead to easier entry for foreign beef."
- "Philosopher John Ralston Saul calls Canada "on the cutting edge, the most experimental country in the world on immigration and citizenship" for its open-door policy on immigration."
- "Britain's open-door policy on foreign takeovers is a net gain for the economy."