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http://dx.doi.org/10.13106/jafeb.2022.vol9.no3.0311

Nepotism Effects on Job Satisfaction and Withdrawal Behavior: An Empirical Analysis of Social, Ethical and Economic Factors from Pakistan  

SERFRAZ, Ayesha (Institute of Administrative Sciences, University of the Punjab)
MUNIR, Zartashia (Institute of Administrative Sciences, University of the Punjab)
MEHTA, Ahmed Muneeb (Hailey College of Banking and Finance, University of the Punjab)
QAMRUZZAMAN, Md. (School of Business and Economics, United International University)
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The Journal of Asian Finance, Economics and Business / v.9, no.3, 2022 , pp. 311-318 More about this Journal
Abstract
Nepotism practices have had a severe impact on the social, ethical, and economic culture of not only corporations but also countries in the modern world. Nepotism behavior not only discourages the determined and motivated employee, but also has a detrimental impact on the worker's satisfaction, performance, and contribution to the firm's success. This increases economic tensions due to workers' dissatisfaction with their jobs and occasionally withdrawal intentions, resulting in poor economic activity and a decline in society as a whole. The purpose of this study is to see how organizations' nepotism affects individual work happiness, withdrawal behavior, social and ethical values, and the country's economic development. The study's target audience was private-sector employees, including managers, non-managerial staff, and middle and lower-level employees. Convenient sampling was used to ensure that the target population was accessible and available. The findings demonstrated that organizational nepotism causes substantial harm not only to employees but also to businesses and the economy. The employee who is happy with his or her job and working environment is less likely to withdraw.
Keywords
Nepotism; Job Satisfaction; Withdrawal Behavior; Social Value; Ethical Value;
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