patronage bestowed or favoritism shown on the basis of family relationship, as in business and politics: She was accused of nepotism when she made her nephew an officer of the firm.
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It is a big risk working for a small business. ... I also challenge you to do this, Drew: Get a second job for a *different* family company, and watch just how maddening it can be to see nepotism take place. Try to see it from our point of view. If you're one of the whiners you'll cry at work about it and go on to the next day.
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The Nitty-Gritty On Nepotism; Working for a family-owned company can have benefits, but don't sign on till you do your research; I was recently hired as a manager at a family-owned company. My boss, the v.p. of marketing, is the CEO's wife.
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- Connecticut Democratic Sen. Joe Lieberman: Son Matthew received about $34,000 and daughter Rebecca about $36,000 for working on the senator's 2004 presidential campaign. ... Nepotism is now being used as a way to get around term limits. ... Orrin Hatch, R-Utah, will face a challenge from a distant member of his own family,
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A University member who is or will be in a position to engage in a prohibited activity must consult with the Office of Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action (EOAA) to determine whether or not the relationship violates this policy and to develop an appropriate nepotism agreement.
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In addition to these nine cases there are two others who are suspected to be family member's of Pinilla's wife. The secretary of the National Council of Transparency Against Corruption Alma ... Nepotism is another frontier of anti-corruption and transparency that the Panamanian government will have to conquer over time.
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I am slightly disturbed by a post on Nepotism on the Harvard Business Online. Although it was written more than a month ago it has been featured this morning on NPR. While I agree with many of the sentiments about nepotism I think there is a distinction to be made between Nepotism and family business.
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It was the subtext of the Depression, and it had a powerful and lasting effect on our view of nepotism and family management in general. ... The idea behind it is that families absolutely can prosper working in the same business but especially when they understand and practice good leadership skills.
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Brothers and sisters, moms and dads, grandmothers and grandchildren - they are all working for Farmers. ``Since family members can usually be trusted better than anyone else, I suppose the company isn't too concerned about nepotism...
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In response, some larger companies have instituted "antinepotism" policies, which prevent relatives (by blood or marriage) from working in the same department or firm. But in many smaller, family-owned businesses, nepotism is viewed in more positive terms.
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