Nep·o·tism the practice among those with power or influence of favoring relatives or friends, especially by giving them jobs: Unfairly hiring a relative is likely to create a hostile environment. Employees are likely to view the employer in a negative light and will likely decrease employee confidence in managerial authority and power. A manager is less likely to be seen as objective and supportive of long term employees. The workplace morale will be lowered, less productivity more absence.