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What is Nepotism

Cases on Learning Design and Human Performance Technology
People with power or influence favoring their friends or relatives with jobs.
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Sales Improvement Initiative Reveals Need for Performance Improvement Interventions
Padmakshi Parkhe O'Neil (Pennsylvania State University, USA)
Copyright: © 2020 |Pages: 16
DOI: 10.4018/978-1-7998-0054-5.ch009
Abstract
This chapter posits the use of Thomas Gilbert's Behavior Engineering Model to improve human performance in the workplace. The author suggests that it is critical to apply a holistic approach when approaching any human performance improvement initiatives. Sales within an organization is a human performance issue and recurring sales performance problems should be addressed by delving to the root of the human performance issues at hand. It is critical to consider not just the repertoire of human behavior, but also examine the supporting environment, to ensure it provides the necessary impetus to improving performance.
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Organizational Justice: The Injustice in the Foundation of Organizational Citizenship Behavior within Higher Education Institutions
By inappropriate pure mutuality or instrumental reciprocity, or even by negative reciprocity. As such, it is favoritism granted to families, relatives, and friends regardless of merit, and it also implies a misuse of relationships between parties.
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Human Resources Management Understanding and Nepotism in Family Businesses
Employment of individuals in favor of nepotism, regardless of merit, based on kinship.
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Conflict Management in the Family Business: A Case Study From Turkey
Employment of individuals in favor of nepotism, regardless of merit, based on kinship.
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