The four outside stakeholder groups that exert important direct influences on an organization consist of:
A)other organizations, suppliers, shareholders (owners), and customers.
B)competitors, industry trade associations, non-profit organizations, and governmental agencies.
C)senior management, the legal department, the marketing department, and other employees of the organization.
D)politicians, regulators, minority groups, and consumer monitoring groups.

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The four outside stakeholder groups that have important direct influences on an organization include other organizations (such as competitors), suppliers, shareholders/owners, and customers. While the other options listed may also have an impact on the organization, they are not considered direct stakeholders in the same way as these four groups.

The Four Outside Stakeholder Groups That Exert Important Direct Influences