The relationship among nepotism, perceived ethical leadership and firm performance

In this research which is titled "The Relationship Among Nepotism, Perceived Ethical Leadership and Firm Performance" a survey that is composed of 50 questions and 4 sections using 5 points Likert Scale is applied. Sample consists of 200 people that are in business in various sectors in Istanbul, Izmir, Gazimagusa and Lefkoşa. In this research, the quantitative data gathered from the participants is analized by the SPSS 23 package programme. For the demographical features gathered from the participants, the descriptive stastisticals which are the frequency, percentage, average and standard deviation are calculated and interpreted. For the reliability of the scale we used in the research, Cronbach alpha factor is calculated and interpreted. In order to define the effect between variables hierarchical regression analysis is done. In conclusion; It is ideantified that nepotism and perceived ethical leadership has an explanatory effect on firm performance. Key Worlds: Favoritism, Nepotism, Leadership Types, Perceived Ethical Leadership, Firm Performance.