1.4 stakeholders Flashcards
what are stakeholders
individuals, businesses, groups with an interest in the activities and outcomes of a specific org. all stakeholder groups are directly affected by the performance of a business.
-different stakeholder groups have different degrees of influence on the org
what are the 2 categories of stakeholders
internal and external
internal stakeholders
individuals or groups who are part of the organization
external stakeholders
people or orgs not part of the business but have direct of the business but have a direct interest in its decisions, actions and performance
what is the difference between stakeholders and shareholders
- shareholders (owners of limited liability companise) are a type of stakeholder group, but business hae other stakeholders too that are not necessarily shareholders such as employees or suppliers
interest of stakeholder owners / shareholders in company
profits, share of profits (dividends), voting rights, return on investment
interest of employees