An open-door policy refers to a policy where employees are free to approach higher-level managers to discuss any work-related issues or concerns. This policy may also give an employee the right to appeal a disciplinary action taken against him/her to the manager's superior, as stated in option A. Options B, C, and D are incorrect as they do not accurately describe an open-door policy.

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An Open-Door Policy

Question 36

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An open-door policy:

A) gives an employee the right to appeal a disciplinary action taken against him/her to the manager's superior.
B) requires a new employee must sign an "open-door" agreement as a condition of employment.
C) will be imposed only on new hires.
D) will be imposed only on current employees.

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