EXISTENCE OF NEPOTISM IN ASSOCIATIONS AND ITS EFFECTS ON EMPLOYEE MOTIVATION AND PERFORMANCE

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Year-Number: 2018-8
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The purpose of this study is to determine the existence of nepotism in associations and its effects on employee motivation and performance. To achieve this study the data of the study were carried out on three associations’ members and employees of Konya. In the study, a sample group consisting of the number of members and employees (n = 64) in associations operating in Konya province was selected by simple random sampling method. The study concluded that the level of nepotism is weak, while the level of employee motivation and performance is high; presence of a negative static significant relationship between nepotism and employee motivation; negative relationship between nepotism and employee performance. In addition, 96% of the change on nepotism can be explained by motivation and performance.

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