Open Door Policy Edit Meaning

1.

An example of corporate double speak.

A "policy" in a corporationthat purports to invite open communications with middle management by stating their door is always open as a matter of policy. However, it's just human resources bullshit, as such feedback is almost universally NOT desired by the managers, 90% of whom will see such interruptions as wasting time.

Because it is not really a policy, it's a statement that is designed to lull employees into the womb of contentment while not actually accomplishing anything.

See also closed door policy.

"Man, our benefits package this year really blows! I wish I could tell management."

"Hey, doesn't your department have an Open Door Policy?"

"Are you kidding? They just say that because it sounds friendly. If I bitched to my manager about this, I'd be shown the door."

See closed door policy, communications, dilbert, management, human resources, double speak

2.

The act of relieving ones bowls whilst leaving the door open.

My neighbors were quite shocked when they saw my "open door policy" enforced.