Nepotism is favoritism towards family or friends, giving them advantages they may not deserve based on merit alone.

Nepotism refers to the practice of showing favoritism towards one’s family members or friends, often giving them special treatment or advantages that they may not have earned or deserved based on merit alone.

Here are five examples of nepotism:

A company owner hires their son or daughter for a high-ranking position within the company, even though they may not have the necessary qualifications or experience.
A government official appoints their spouse to a high-profile government position, without considering other qualified candidates for the role.
A professor hires their niece or nephew as a research assistant, despite other more qualified candidates being available.
A coach of a sports team recruits their own child to play on the team, despite other players being more skilled or deserving of the spot.
A politician appoints their close relative to a government advisory board or commission, without considering other qualified candidates who may be better suited for the role.

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