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If it used to cover up some type of discrimination, ex, race, age, sex. Sometimes companies will promote family members or friends (form of favortism) and pass over others who are more qualified. Some do this intentional because they are masking discrimination.
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What is the word for the illegal practice of hiring a relative to fill a government job?
The word is nepotism. However it is not always illegal.
What is the word for the illegal practice of hiring a relatives to fill a government job?
The word is nepotism. However it is not always illegal.
Is nepotism legal in Texas?
I think there is a misunderstanding of the meaning of Nepotism. Nepotism is the practice of a relative preferring a relative for a position or benefit over a better qualified person. In some ways this is illegal in all of the USA, hiring for example. In some ways it is not.
Is there a law of husband and wife working for same organization?
No But someone hiring his or her spouse is nepotism. Nepotism is generally frowned upon and in limited circumstances, mostly related to government agencies it is illegal.
How does nepotism manifest itself in your society?
Look to the Trump presidency and you can observe nepotism. With his family involved in the government that is nepotism.
What is a Sample sentence with the word nepotism?
She was accused of nepotism when she made her nephew an officer of the firm.http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/nepotism
Can you make a sentence with the word nepotism?
yes. Where in the nepotism is my coffee?
Is nepotism illegal in south Africa?
No it is not legal and it is covered by a law called the Prevention and Combating of Corrupt Activities Act of 2004(the Corruption Act).
What is the opposite of nepotism?
Nepotism is defined as: "patronage bestowed or favoritism shown on the basis of family relationship, as in business and politics." Technically, the opposite of nepotism would be "anti-nepotism" or an "anti-nepotism policy." Although not an absolute opposite, the word "meritocracy" is defined as "A system in which advancement is based on individual ability or achievement." which is sufficiently contrasting to the meaning of "nepotism".
When was Nepotism - The Office - created?
Nepotism - The Office - was created on 2010-09-23.
What is it called when an official gives family members good jobs?
Nepotism - "favoritism (as in appointment to a job) based on kinship" -Merriam-Webster Dictionary
What is bhaibhatijawad?
Nepotism
