Nepotism

Updated:

11/12/24

Nepotism refers to the practice of favoring relatives or close friends, especially in hiring or promotion decisions, regardless of their qualifications or abilities. This can lead to biased decision-making, where family members or friends are given preferential treatment over more qualified candidates. In the workplace, nepotism can undermine morale, create resentment among employees, and damage an organization’s culture by promoting unfair advantages.

Nepotism refers to the practice of favoring relatives or close friends, especially in hiring or promotion decisions, regardless of their qualifications or abilities. This can lead to biased decision-making, where family members or friends are given preferential treatment over more qualified candidates. In the workplace, nepotism can undermine morale, create resentment among employees, and damage an organization’s culture by promoting unfair advantages.

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