"Nepotism: Advantage or Disadvantage in Business?"

Today, a lot of jobs in some countries, other than family businesses, are obtained by "knowing someone"; mostly relatives already in a position in a company or in government offices.

How can nepotism be a deciding factor in your getting the job you are applying for?

Can nepotism guarantee that you will succeed in the job, or will your incompetance show, causing you to continuously rely on your relative to cover up your mistakes, so the boss doesn't find out?

What happens to a business that relies only on nepotism when chosing its employees?

Feel free to offer your opinions on this subject.