What is Nepotism?
Nepotism definition Nepotism refers to favoritism aka preferential treatment of relatives and friends during hiring process, regardless of others who might be more qualified for those positions. Nepotism can decrease morale and commitment level of other employees since they feel discriminated. ORIGIN OF NEPOTISM French népotisme from Italian nepotismo from nepote nephew from Latin nepōs nepōt- nepōt- in Indo-European roots From Italian nepotismo , from Latin nepÅs (“nephew"), a reference to the practice of popes appointing relatives (most often nephews) as cardinals during the Middle Ages and Renaissance . The nepotism in which the pope indulged is especially inexcusable. Paul's attitude towards nepotism was at variance with his character as a reformer. The pope was naturally proud of his family...