Stakeholders Flashcards

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Name four stakeholder groups of a business.

Any four of: owners (shareholders), employees, customers, suppliers, the local community, the government.

Give one reason the government would want a small business to be successful.

Any one of: it collects more tax from the business's profits; more people are employed.

What does the local community want as a stakeholder of a business?

Local jobs, and as little environmental impact as possible, such as traffic, noise and pollution.

What is a business stakeholder?

Any individual or group with an interest in, or affected by, the activities of a business.

What is the main objective of shareholders (owners) as stakeholders?

A good return on their investment — profit, dividends and a rising value of the business.

What do employees want as stakeholders of a business?

Job security, fair pay, good working conditions and chances for promotion/training.

Give two things customers want as stakeholders of a business.

Any two of: value for money (a fair price), good-quality products, a choice of products, good customer service.

What do suppliers want as stakeholders of a business?

Regular orders and to be paid in full and on time.

What is the difference between an internal and an external stakeholder?

Internal stakeholders are inside the business (owners, employees); external stakeholders are outside it (customers, suppliers, government, local community).