Favoring relatives (nepotism) or personal friends (cronyism) of an official is a form of illegitimate private gain. This may be combined with bribery, for example demanding that a business should employ a relative of an official controlling regulations affecting the business. The most extreme example is when the entire state is inherited, as in North Korea or Syria. A lesser form might be in the Southern United States with Good ol' boys, where women and minorities are excluded. A milder form of cronyism is an "old boy network", in which appointees to official positions are selected only from a closed and exclusive social network – such as the alumni of particular universities – instead of appointing the most competent candidate.
Favoring relatives ( nepotism ) or personal friends ( cronyism ) of an official is a form of illegitimate private gain . This may be combined with bribery , for example demanding that a business should employ a relative of an official controlling regulations affecting the business . The most extreme example is when the entire state is inherited , as in North Korea or Syria . A lesser form might be in the Southern United States with Good ol' boys , where women and minorities are excluded . A milder form of cronyism is an " old boy network " , in which appointees to official positions are selected only from a closed and exclusive social network – such as the alumni of particular universities – instead of appointing the most competent candidate .
What is it called when friends are favored over other people?
What is it called when friends are favored over other people ?
cronyism
cronyism