Influence of Nepotism on Nurses' Job Performance at Workplace

Alhateem, Dalia Hossam. S.; Ghadery, Samar H.; Elbus, Loly M.

doi:10.21608/tsnj.2025.464025

Influence of Nepotism on Nurses' Job Performance at Workplace

Document Type : Original Article

Authors

¹ 1Nursing Specialist & Quality Specialist, Matrouh Health Affairs Directorate, Egypt. 2Master Student of Nursing Administration, Faculty of Nursing, Tanta University, Egypt.

² 3Professor of Nursing Administration, Faculty of Nursing, Tanta University, Egypt

³ Lecturer of Nursing Administration, Faculty of Nursing, Tanta University, Egypt.

10.21608/tsnj.2025.464025

Abstract

Background: Nepotism, an unprofessional practice that persists and lowers nurses job satisfaction and performance, is evident in the close relationship between families and friends and helps nurses who are family members advance in their careers by giving them preferential treatment over other nurses who possess the necessary skills and knowledge. Aim: To assess the influence of nepotism on nurses' job performance at workplace. Research deign: A descriptive correlation design was utilized to conduct this study. Setting: The study was conducted in Tanta International Teaching Hospital. Subjects: The study subjects consisted of a stratified proportional randomized sampling of nurses (n=302). Tools: Two tools were used to collect the needed data; nurses’ perception of nepotism at workplace and nurses job performance questionnaire. Results: The study revealed that above half (54.5 %) of nurses had a high perception of nepotism at workplace, and the high percentage (71.6%) of nurses had a high level of job performance. Conclusion: There was positive significant statistically correlation was found between nurses’ perception of nepotism and their job performance. Recommendations: Hospital management applies objective and clear competency criteria in recruitment processes and ensure transparency to increase trust among nurses and ensure that decisions are based on performance. Also, teach nurses managers to establish clear policies, foster a culture of fairness and merit-based hiring in order to perform at their best rather than employing nepotism.