open-door policy

Definitions

1. 1

   A policy or usual practice, by a person in authority, of permitting subordinates or…

   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.

   • 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.
2. 2

   A governmental policy of encouraging immigration or of permitting increased access by…

   A governmental policy of encouraging immigration or of permitting increased access by foreigners for purposes of tourism, trade, investment, etc.

   • 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.

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