Various persons or groups with a legitimate interest in a company's actions are called _____.
A)stakeholders
B)whistleblowers
C)selfdealers
D)boundary spanners
E)gatekeepers

Question

Various persons or groups with a legitimate interest in a company's actions are called _____.
A)stakeholders
B)whistleblowers
C)self­dealers
D)boundary spanners
E)gatekeepers

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Stakeholders are persons or groups that have a legitimate interest in a company's actions and can include shareholders, employees, customers, suppliers, the local community, and the government. Whistleblowers are individuals who report illegal or unethical behavior within the company. Self-dealers are individuals who use their position for personal gain. Boundary spanners are individuals who interact with people or groups outside of the organization. Gatekeepers are individuals who control access to information or resources within the organization. Only stakeholders have a legitimate interest in a company's actions.

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