CIMA BA4 · Chapter 5 · Question 8 of 10
Which of the following is NOT generally regarded as a stakeholder of a company?
Test yourself: pick an answer
Reveal answer & explanation
Correct answer: A) The shareholders of an unrelated company in a different industry, which has no dealings with the company
Explanation
Stakeholders are groups or individuals who affect, or are affected by, the organisation's activities, such as employees, customers, suppliers, lenders, government and local communities. Shareholders of a company in an unrelated industry have no meaningful interest in or influence over the company.
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