A stakeholder is a:
A)disinterested third party in a negotiation.
B)member of a foreign government.
C)person or group with a vested interest in a firm's well-being.
D)lobbyist for a company.

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A stakeholder is someone or a group of people who have a vested interest in the well-being of a company, such as shareholders, employees, customers, suppliers, and the surrounding community. A disinterested third party would not be considered a stakeholder because they have no vested interest in the outcome. A member of a foreign government or a lobbyist for a company could be stakeholders, but not all stakeholders are government officials or lobbyists.

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