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Nepotism - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Nepotism is favouritism granted to relatives or friends, without regard to their merit. The word nepotism is from the Latin word nepos (meaning "nephew" or "grandchild"). Nepotism gained its name...
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Nepotism - Definition of Nepotism at Dictionary.com a free online dictionary with pronunciation, synonyms, and translation of Nepotism. Word of the Day and Crossword Puzzles. ... Use nepotism in a Sentence...
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Wise executives and business owners are very careful to weigh the disadvantages of nepotism against the greater needs of the company and its employees before hiring and promoting relatives. Successful family businesses often have very clear written guidelines and expectations for family involvement.
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Definition of nepotism from the Merriam-Webster Online Dictionary with audio pronunciations, thesaurus, Word of the Day, and word games. ... Learn more about "nepotism" and related topics at Britannica.com...
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PART III. HUMAN RESOURCES; DIVISION I EMPLOYMENT, GENERAL; (Revised to conform to State Board of Regents Merit System effective 1/1/72; amended 9/93; 10/94) ... CHAPTER 8: CONFLICT OF INTEREST IN EMPLOYMENT (NEPOTISM); (Regents 4/20/77; approved Faculty Senate 4/95; Staff Executive Council 7/95; President 9/95; amended 12/04)
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Americans censure nepotism on the one hand and practice it as much as they can on the other. There's much to be said for ... The widespread perception of a tilt toward nepotism is correct: the American political class, along with other sectors of our society, is increasingly filled with the offspring of established...
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nepotism n. Favoritism shown or patronage granted to relatives, as in business. [French népotisme , from Italian nepotismo , from nepote , nephew ... But nepotism can be useful in smaller, family- owned businesses, when practiced in a reasonable way that rewards all employees for company successes.
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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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