nepotism
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Nepotism is the practice of favoring relatives or close friends for positions or benefits, often unfairly over more qualified candidates. It matters because it can undermine fairness and merit in institutions like hospitals, where positions should ideally go to the most capable people.
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- Origins
- Mention in ancient literature
- Types
- Political
- Economic
- Organizational
- In employment
- In entertainment
- In sports
- In academia
- Selected examples by country
- Argentina
- Australia
- Azerbaijan
- Belgium
- Cambodia
- China
- France
- Greece
- India
- Nepotism in Indian politics
- Judiciary
- Indian film industry
- Indonesia
- Mauritius
- Malaysia
- Malta
- Romania
- Singapore
- Sri Lanka
- Spain
- United Kingdom
- United States
- Politics
- Legality
- Venezuela
- Zimbabwe
- Types of partiality
- See also
- References
- Further reading
- External links
thumb|right|Benjamin Harrison (hospital administrator)|Benjamin Harrison, treasurer of [[Guy's Hospital in London, was shown as a dominant presiding figure, with the nepotism of Sir Astley Cooper having his tacit approval.]]
Nepotism is the act of granting an advantage, privilege, or position to relatives in an occupation or field. These fields can include business, politics, law, academia, entertainment, sports, religion or health care. In concept, it is similar to cronyism.