NEPOTISM

(noun) favoritism shown to relatives or close friends by those in power (as by giving them jobs)
The senior manager’s nepotism had resulted in three of his family members being inducted into the company. -added by naila_inlas

Selected Mnemonic for nepotism

(Tag: Hindi) ne + poti + sm ~ poti (grand-daughter) .. every grand father shows favoritism for his grand daughter.
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(Tag: Global) Nepotism comes from the Italian term "nepote", meaning "nephew (someone's relative)". Nepotism deals with the hiring of relatives.
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Mnemonics for nepotism

(Tag: ) (Tag: Hindi) ne + poti + sm ~ poti (grand-daughter) .. every grand father shows favoritism for his grand daughter.
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(Tag: ) What Mallu/Conga/Gulti HR managers DO in IT industry (favoring people from their place)
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(Tag: English) Nepotism - The great leader "Nepolean" devoid of giving preference to his kins or relations.
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