Define: "Open door policy" in Business
High risk of unnecessary meetings
"A trap. Keep your door closed and put on noise-canceling headphones."
A communication policy where managers leave their office doors open to encourage transparency.
What does "Open door policy" actually mean?
"A trap designed to identify complainers, who will mysteriously receive worse performance reviews."
"I maintain an open door policy, so please feel free to bring any concerns directly to my office."
"The manager boasted about his open door policy right up until someone actually walked in to report a toxic work environment."
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