Stakeholder Quiz

What is a stakeholder in the context of a business?

• A person who holds a stake in a game

• Only people who work within the business

• Only external investors in the business

• Any person, group of people or other organisation with an interest in the activities of a business

Which of the following is considered an internal stakeholder?

• Employees

• Local community

• Government

• Pressure groups

Who are the shareholders and owners in a PLC?

• Groups of people sharing a common interest related to the business

• People who influence the business’ aims, objectives and strategic activities

• Staff responsible for implementing decisions

• People who make business decisions and need to agree with other shareholders

What role do managers play in a business?

• Supplying products or services to the business

• Implementing decisions made by the owners and overseeing work

• Buying products or services from the business

• Carrying out day-to-day work

Who are considered external stakeholders?

• Local community and government

• Shareholders and owners

• Employees and managers

• Only the customers of the business

What is the difference between a stakeholder and a shareholder?

• Stakeholders are always part of the local community

• There is no difference

• Shareholders own part of the business, while stakeholders do not

• Shareholders cannot influence business decisions

How can stakeholders affect a business?

• By influencing its decisions and activities

• By changing the local weather

• They cannot affect the business

• By becoming employees

What is the role of suppliers to a business?

• To implement business decisions

• To provide products or services

• To oversee the work required

• To provide financial support

Why is it important for a business to be aware of its stakeholders?

• To keep track of its competitors

• To advertise its products

• Because they can influence the business and are affected by its activities

• To ensure it pays its taxes

Which group is specifically mentioned as having a shared interest related to the business?

• Customers

• Employees

• Pressure groups

• Suppliers