Impacts of Nepotism in PSTMNHS: A Basis for an Ideal School Management

Abstract

INTRODUCTION

Nepotism is a term used when several members of the family are working or serving as a leader in a certain area or community. It is not transmitted but inherited. This issue may occur anywhere, at a company, in the government or even in schools. The term nepotism is usually associated to favoritism. It is giving special or preferential treatment to their relatives depending on their relationship instead of their qualifications and their skills. This is a process of appointing their relatives on a position that does not suit their skills and knowledge. Nepotism is mostly seen on areas where there are strong family ties. It is a term that originally connotes the concept of family ties however it is also a term used for favoritism. The researchers chose the topic "Impacts of Nepotism in PSTMNHS: A Basis for an Ideal School Management" to give awareness of its existence and its effects to the students and to the school.

METHODS

Descriptive design was used to examine the impacts of nepotism in achieving an ideal school management. It allows an in-depth analysis of variables and elements of the population to be studied and as well as the collection of large amounts of data in a highly economical way. A total of 100 respondents participated, comprised by 8 teachers, 42 Junior High School students and 50 Senior High School students.

RESULTS

In this study, the researchers found out that there is an existing nepotismin PSTMNHS. The results explained that the effects of nepotism helps the leaders to facilitate the school, it causes great feeling of resentment and decision for the school is easily made. It also leads to gossips and unfair treatment. Few respondents agree that it is a form of corruption. The main causes of nepotism are the great feeling of resentment, willingness to be guided, and expectation of having a high position.

DISCUSSIONS

Data were analysed to identify, describe and explore the relationship of nepotism among the students and teachers of PSTMIS. The respondents are aware that there is an existing nepotism and they agreed that there are both positive and negative effects of it. It may be useful to the management as long as they know their limitations.