Which Statement Regarding Stakeholders Is Most Accurate

Multiple Choice

Which statement regarding stakeholders is most accurate?

A) Employees are typically not classified as a stakeholder group because they are internal to the organization.
B) There are only three types of stakeholders: customers, suppliers, and distributors.
C) All stakeholders are internal to the organization.
D) Stakeholders are a varied group; all are in some way affected by how well a company performs.
E) Stakeholders are only those that have an ownership stake in an organization.