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Which of the following are external stakeholders for an organization?
i. Shareholders
ii. Customers
iii. Government
iv. Trade Unions
v. Pressure groups
vi. Employees
Suggested Answer: A
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36 comments · newest first
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Shawnda
10 months ago
Yeah, trade unions count as external, right?
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Cecil
10 months ago
I thought employees were external too?
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Ressie
11 months ago
I agree, pressure groups play a big role in influencing organizations.
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Jill
11 months ago
Surprised to see shareholders listed as external!
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Jose
11 months ago
Customers and government are definitely external stakeholders.
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Dona
11 months ago
I feel like pressure groups are definitely external, but I’m not sure about the others. This is tricky!
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Claudia
12 months ago
I practiced a similar question, and I remember that shareholders are usually considered internal, but I can't recall if they fit here.
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Karrie
12 months ago
I'm a bit unsure about trade unions; I thought they were more internal since they represent employees.
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Samira
12 months ago
I think external stakeholders are those not directly involved in the organization, so I remember customers and government definitely count.
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Jamie
1 year ago
This is a classic stakeholder question. I feel confident I can nail this - the key is remembering that external stakeholders are those not directly employed by the organization. I'll systematically evaluate each option.
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Nelida
1 year ago
Okay, I've got a strategy for this. External stakeholders are those outside the organization who are impacted by or can impact the organization. So I'll focus on identifying the options that fit that definition.
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Chau
1 year ago
Hmm, I'm a bit unsure about this one. I know shareholders and employees are internal, but I'm not totally clear on the differences between external stakeholders like customers, government, and pressure groups. I'll have to think this through.
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Ivan
1 year ago
This looks like a straightforward question on identifying external stakeholders. I'll carefully review each option and think about which ones fit that criteria.
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Jean
1 year ago
Wait, did they say customers are external stakeholders? I thought they were, like, the reason the business exists. Guess I better double-check that one. Oh, and did anyone else notice the irony of 'pressure groups' being an option? Talk about pressure on the exam!
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Katie
1 year ago
Yeah, shareholders are definitely external stakeholders. They have a financial interest in the organization.
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Luis
1 year ago
I think shareholders are also external stakeholders, right? They own part of the company.
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Jodi
1 year ago
I agree, customers play a huge role in the success of a business.
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Nadine
1 year ago
Yeah, customers are definitely external stakeholders. They're the ones buying the products.
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Roy
1 year ago
External stakeholders, you say? Well, I know one thing for sure - my couch is an external stakeholder in my life. It's always there, judging me as I study for this exam. Anyway, I think I'll go with option A.
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Gearldine
1 year ago
Okay, let's see here. Shareholders and employees are internal, so that rules out option D. Customers are external, so that's a good one. I'll go with option B and hope for the best.
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Lynette
1 year ago
I agree, let's go with option B.
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Mable
1 year ago
Customers are definitely external stakeholders.
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Wilda
1 year ago
I think shareholders are internal stakeholders.
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Tequila
2 years ago
External stakeholders, huh? I'm definitely picking option C - government, trade unions, and pressure groups. Gotta love those pesky lobbyists, am I right? Hopefully, they don't crash the exam room.
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Catherin
1 year ago
Absolutely, keeping them happy can help avoid any unwanted surprises down the road.
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Portia
1 year ago
I agree, it's important to consider the interests of all external stakeholders when making decisions.
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Bette
1 year ago
Yeah, government, trade unions, and pressure groups definitely have a big impact on organizations.
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Kayleigh
1 year ago
I think option C is the correct one too. Those external stakeholders can really shake things up.
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Janessa
2 years ago
I believe the correct answer is option A, which includes shareholders, customers, and government.
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Beata
2 years ago
Hmm, this is tricky. Shareholders, government, and pressure groups seem like obvious external stakeholders, but I'm not sure about customers and trade unions. Guess I'll have to think this through carefully.
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Esteban
1 year ago
Government and pressure groups are external stakeholders as well.
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Carli
1 year ago
Trade unions represent employees, so they are external stakeholders too.
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Marya
1 year ago
Customers are also external stakeholders since they interact with the organization.
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Lindsey
1 year ago
I think shareholders definitely count as external stakeholders.
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Glendora
2 years ago
I agree with Jaclyn. Trade unions and pressure groups are not external stakeholders.
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Jaclyn
2 years ago
I think external stakeholders are shareholders, customers, and government.