What is "nepotism"?
A. When a government official appoints a friend to a job
B. When a government official appoints a family member to a job
C. When a government official is promoted
D. When a government official is illegally elected
Nepotism tends to refer to the appointment of family members to a job or position of power where as, cronysim refers to appointing a friend or associate. Both fall under favoritism.
