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What is 'Nepotism'?

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  1. Undermining the morale of workers
  2. Harassment of women workers 
  3. Being autocratic in decision - making 
  4. Hiring friends or relatives and showing favouritism work 

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Option 4 : Hiring friends or relatives and showing favouritism work 
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  • In the business world, nepotism is the practice of showing favouritism toward one's family members or friends in economic or employment terms.
  • For example, granting favours or jobs to friends and relatives, without regard to merit, is a form of nepotism.
  • These practices can have damaging effects on businesses such as eroding the support of non-favoured employees or reducing the quality and creativity of management.
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