Question

Which one of the following is a stakeholder often contrasted against?

Options

• Socialism

• Public agencies

• Consumers

• Shareholders

Answer 1

Shareholders

Explanation:

While stakeholders include all parties that have an interest in an organization's activities and outcomes (such as employees, customers, suppliers, and the community), shareholders are specifically the individuals or entities that own shares in the company. Shareholders are a subset of stakeholders, primarily focused on the organization's financial performance and profitability, whereas stakeholders have a broader range of interests and concerns.