nepotism-based selection
[/ˈnɛpətɪzəm beɪst səˈlɛkʃən/]
nounpl: nepotism-based selections
seleção baseada em nepotismo
1. The process of choosing or appointing someone to a position primarily because of family connections rather than merit or qualifications
The company's nepotism-based selection of executives undermined employee morale.
A seleção baseada em nepotismo de executivos da empresa prejudicou o moral dos funcionários.
2. A discriminatory hiring or promotion practice that favors relatives over qualified candidates
Nepotism-based selection in government positions violates principles of equal opportunity.
A seleção baseada em nepotismo em cargos governamentais viola princípios de igualdade de oportunidades.
Nepotism-based selection is a significant issue in both Brazilian and American corporate cultures, though it remains more socially tolerated and systemic in Brazil's political and business hierarchies. In the US, it is increasingly frowned upon and can expose organizations to legal liability. The practice is often criticized as undermining institutional integrity and reinforcing socioeconomic inequality across generations.
NYC Slang
jobs for the boys; keeping it in the family
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