Abstract

The aim of this study is to determine if favoritism exists in Turkish universities and, if so, to clarify its type and to present the views of faculty members regarding the reasons for favoritism. This is a descriptive study and its population consists of the faculty members of Turkish universities. The study was carried out by obtaining the views of 385 faculty members who were randomly chosen.  A scale was developed as a data collection tool. According to the data obtained through this study, it can be asserted that favoritism exists in the following academic areas in universities: the assignments of deans, directors, head of departments; the selection  of teaching staff for academic activities; the supplying of teaching materials to faculties and colleges; deciding on the level of course loads of faculty members; in academic promotions; lack of effective communication with some teaching staff; the opening of new departments and establishing new units; and in the forming of faculty boards.

Key words: Favoritism, university, academic promotion, organization, faculty member.