Understanding Stakeholders and Shareholders

Which of the following best describes a stakeholder in a business?

• Only people who own shares in the company

• Anyone who is affected by or can affect the business

• Only employees of the business

• Only customers of the business

Who are shareholders?

• People who work for the business

• People who buy products from the business

• People who own shares in the business

• People who supply raw materials

Which of the following is NOT a stakeholder in a business?

• The local community

• The government

• A random passer-by

• Employees

What is the main difference between stakeholders and shareholders?

• Stakeholders always make a profit, shareholders do not

• Shareholders own part of the company, stakeholders may not

• Stakeholders are only found in large companies

• Shareholders are not interested in the company’s success

Which of the following is an example of an internal stakeholder?

• Customers

• Suppliers

• Employees

• The government

Which group is always a stakeholder but not always a shareholder?

• Owners

• Employees

• Investors

• Directors

Why might the local community be considered a stakeholder in a business?

• They always buy shares in the business

• They are affected by the business’s activities

• They work for the business

• They supply goods to the business

Which of the following best describes the interest of shareholders in a business?

• Receiving a regular salary

• Receiving dividends and seeing the value of their shares increase

• Ensuring the business pays taxes

• Making sure the business is environmentally friendly

Which of the following is NOT typically an external stakeholder?

• Customers

• Suppliers

• Employees

• The government

What is the main aim of most shareholders?

• To get promoted within the company

• To receive a share of the profits

• To ensure the business is ethical

• To supply raw materials