Thesis:

In order to maintain competence in rendering superior public service, favoritism, cronyism, and
nepotism should be most avoided because these cause resentment and demoralization of workers,
decline in administration growth and performance, and loss of public faith in the integrity and
professional reputation of the government.
Outline:
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Maintaining superior public service

A. Different dimensions of favoritism in the workplace
1.
Cronyism
2.
Nepotism
B. Effects of partiality to different levels of our community
1.
To employees
2.
To the administration
3.
To the public
Effects of partiality to the employees
A.
Resentment
B.
Demoralization
Effects of partiality to the administration
A.
Decline in performance
B.
Decline in growth
Effects of partiality to the public
A.
Loss of faith in the integrity of the government
B.
Loss of professional reputation
Conclusion
Favoritism, cronyism, and nepotism are means of showing
partiality in the workplace and therefore should be especially avoided for they
interfere in the intention of giving the public superior service and a transparent
and accountable government. (to be improved)