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Which of the following is an example of an internal stakeholder group whose main objective is typically job security and fair pay?
Employees are internal stakeholders, and their usual objectives are job security, fair pay and good working conditions. Lenders, customers and the local community are external stakeholders with different interests, such as repayment, quality products or minimising local disruption.
- AEmployeesCorrect
- BLenders
- CCustomers
- DLocal community
Explanation
Internal stakeholders are those within the organisation, such as employees, managers and directors. Employees typically seek job security, fair remuneration and good working conditions. Lenders, customers and the local community are external stakeholders.
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