Which of the following groups may be considered to be stakeholders in the activities of a nuclear power
station?

(i) The government

(ii) Environmental pressure groups

(iii) Employees

(iv) Local residents

B Rationale: All these groups have a legitimate stake in the enterprise: the government, as a
regulator; employees, as participants in the business; and environmental pressure group and local
residents, because of potential impacts.
Pitfalls: Don’t forget external stakeholders!