1.2.4 - Identify the relevant stakeholders when planning a new system.

Question 1

What is a stakeholder?

Answer 1

A stakeholder is a person, group, or organisation that has interest or concern in an organisation. Examples include creditors, directors, employees, government agencies, suppliers, unions, and the community.

Question 2

Who are internal stakeholders?

Answer 2

Internal stakeholders include employees, managers, and owners.

Question 3

Who are external stakeholders?

Answer 3

External stakeholders include suppliers, society, government, creditors, shareholders, and customers.

Question 4

What considerations should be made when identifying stakeholders for a new system?

Answer 4

Consider who will be internally and externally affected by the new system, who the end users will be, and their needs.

Question 5

What philosophical approach is often used when designing a new system?

Answer 5

The approach of designing for the greatest good for the greatest number of people, known as utilitarianism.