shareholders vs. stakeholders
The difference between shareholders and stakeholders Written By: Tao Elyaalo Before we begin to explain the difference between both designations, we must note that there are several names for them in our Arab world. It may be referred to as follows: Shareholders: stockholders. "Stakeholders": influencing parties. Although these designations differ from one side to the other, the terms “shareholders” and “stakeholders” are the most commonly used. Shareholders or stakeholders, an overview. Shareholders are always stakeholders in any company, but stakeholders are not necessarily shareholders. A shareholder owns part of a public company by buying shares in it, while the stakeholder has an interest in the company's performance for reasons other than the performance of the shares or their value. So these reasons often mean that the stakeholder has a greater need for the company to achieve long-term success. Contributors: The shareholder ...