nepotism

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On the upside, there is obvious nepotism: Managers may favor their romantic partners when handing out raises, bonuses or promotions.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 28, 2026

Uganda comes 140th out of 180 countries on Transparency International's annual Corruption Perceptions Index, with widespread bribery and nepotism reported in government institutions.

From BBC • Jan. 9, 2026

Still, Rahman's career has been dogged by allegations of nepotism and mismanagement.

From Barron's • Dec. 24, 2025

A 2023 state audit found nepotism in hiring and sloppy accounting of credit card purchases and state fuel.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 11, 2025

Oppenheimer had a nepotism rule, however; if Lillian and Elliot wanted to hire their son, they had to pay his salary for the first year, while others determined if he was worth paying at all.

From "The Big Short" by Michael Lewis