old boy network


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Any ‘inside track’ to privileges accorded to an elite or exclusive group of ‘old chums’

old boy network

“In” group, the 'Mafia' Any 'inside track' to publishing articles in 'premier journals', access to grant monies–eg, from the NIH, hospital staff privileges in prestigious institutions–eg, Massachusetts General Hospital, and other seemingly unfair advantages linked to friendship. See Glass ceiling principle.
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Chenier, chairman of the Municipal Airport Commission, said only a small group contends there's a Good Old Boy network and those who do so are largely interested in one issue.
Southbridge considers ways to fill panel seats; Volunteers needed for boards, committees
The mix is complicated by the fact that the careers of these high-fliers normally take off after graduating from one of the Grandes Ecoles, which produce an inbred, old boy network rivaling that of Harvard Business School or Oxbridge.
The strange case of Didier Pineau-Valencienne
Is it the good old boy network, ignorance or plain old-fashioned racism?
More racial injustice in the Justice Department: the Immigration and Naturalization Service is the latest branch to be charges with employment discrimination
Taking cues from Madison Avenue rather the Old Boy Network, the new breed uses marketing flash to lure customers, and scatters field offices like a fried-chicken chain.
Power of attorney
Cazorla represents a major coup for Wenger and the pounds 16million Malaga star admitted that Arsenal's old boy network of Robert Pires and Cesc Fabregas persuaded him to sign.
WENGER IN NURI MISS; Football l Spy
Never mind mega bonuses, which the new Government has done nothing to stop, isn't it nice to see the old boy network looking after its own.
Did Cherie Blair really go to Ikea for her Swedish bed?
"Turned down by an interview system more reminiscent of the old boy network. It is about time we had an end to that old Britain when what matters to some people is the privileges you were born with rather than the potential you have."
A-grade Laura has last laugh
Yesterday, they won the backing of their MP who attacked the carve-up as an example of Britain's "Old Boy network".
Anglers say river deal is a Stinchar
I believe that most of them get their positions not by ability but by the 'old boy network' or in other words, sleaze.
Bring the 'fat cats' to book
The report says: "There are a number of reasons - fear of conflict, misogyny, the bishop's wish to present a united front to the world, a devotion to the old boy network, or, in some cases, to a closeted gay network, laziness, indifference and excessive concern about what Rome thinks and the habitual stance of not taking women seriously."
Report slams Church 'closet gay' network
Thomas III, the executive director of the National Association of Minority Contractors says this proves, "the old boy network is still alive."
Another look at the RTC
Lord Davies, a former chairman of Standard Life, said 25 of the FTSE100 firms had no women on their boards, and challenged firms to leave the "old boy network" culture behind.
Come on board, minister tells women; Days of men ruling business roost 'long over'

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