Stakeholder Management Overview

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Which of the following best describes a stakeholder?

  • A government entity with regulatory oversight.
  • An individual, group, or organisation that has some interest, stake, or influence in the activities and decisions of a corporation. (correct)
  • An individual solely focused on the financial performance of a company.
  • A group with no direct or indirect interest in a corporation's activities.

A rightsholder is simply a stakeholder with additional legal or inherent protections.

True (A)

Name three common examples of stakeholder groups.

Employees, customers, suppliers, investors, academia, government bodies, NGOs, and consortia.

__________ analysis involves prioritising issues by examining their impact on stakeholders and the corporation, based on economic, ethical, and environmental concerns.

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Match the following stakeholder engagement approaches with their descriptions:

<p>Town hall meetings = Large group discussions to foster open communication. Employee surveys = Collecting feedback from employees for gauging sentiment. Open-door policies = Encouraging employees to communicate freely with management. Annual risk assessments = Evaluating potential risks that could impact stakeholders.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT an attribute of the Salience Stakeholder Typology?

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In the Issues Management Framework (Carroll and Bryson), 'Formulation' comes before 'Analysis'.

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Name the four stages in Fink’s Crisis Management Framework.

<p>Prodromal (pre-crisis), Acute (crisis occurs), Chronic (recovery/clean-up), and Resolution (normal operations resume).</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following stakeholder groups is MOST likely to be engaged through facility tours?

<p>Suppliers (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Materiality analysis only considers economic factors when prioritizing issues.

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According to the Salience Stakeholder Typology, what attribute refers to how immediate stakeholders' demands or interests are?

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A stakeholder has some stake, interest, or influence in the activities and ______ of a corporation.

<p>decisions</p> Signup and view all the answers

Match each stakeholder group with a relevant engagement approach.

<p>Employees = Town hall meetings Customers = Surveys Investors = Investor surveys NGOs = Face-to-face meetings</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a typical method for engaging with employees?

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Collaboration between a corporation and its stakeholders does not include transparency through communication.

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What is the name of the analysis that helps prioritise issues by examining their impact on stakeholders and the corporation?

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Which of the following is a key benefit of using matrix mapping methodologies in stakeholder management?

<p>Visualising stakeholder influence and importance. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to the six-step Issues Management Framework, implementation precedes formulation.

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What is the primary purpose of materiality analysis in stakeholder management?

<p>To determine which issues are most significant to stakeholders and the corporation</p> Signup and view all the answers

A stakeholder with legal claims or rights regarding an organization's activities is known as a ______.

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Match the following stakeholder engagement tools with their primary function:

<p>Digital Platforms (e.g., Microsoft Teams) = Facilitate internal communications Surveys and Polls (e.g., SurveyMonkey) = Gather stakeholder feedback Stakeholder Databases (CRM Tools) = Manage and track stakeholder interactions Dashboards = Monitor engagement metrics with real-time analytics</p> Signup and view all the answers

What should organizations ensure in all communications with stakeholders?

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In crisis management, rapid responses to stakeholder needs are sometimes necessary.

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Name two ethical considerations organizations should balance when managing stakeholders.

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Flashcards

Stakeholder

An individual or group with interest in a corporation's activities and decisions.

Rightsholder

A stakeholder with legal rights to protection and respect regarding an organisation’s actions.

Stakeholder groups

Examples include employees, customers, suppliers, and investors.

Engagement approaches for employees

Methods like town halls and surveys to involve employees in decision-making.

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Materiality analysis

Prioritises issues based on their impact on stakeholders and the corporation.

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Salience Stakeholder Typology

A model identifying stakeholders by Power, Legitimacy, and Urgency.

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Matrix mapping

A visual tool for categorising stakeholders based on influence and issue importance.

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Crisis management

Strategies to address urgent issues affecting stakeholders with quick communication.

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Stakeholder Engagement

The process of involving individuals or groups in organizational decisions and activities.

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Stakeholder Types

Categories of stakeholders, such as employees, customers, and NGOs, each requiring different engagement strategies.

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Engagement with Customers

Methods like surveys and teleconferences to communicate and involve customers in feedback.

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Engagement with Employees

Techniques such as town hall meetings and open-door policies to connect with staff.

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Stakeholder Collaboration

Working together by understanding stakeholders' influences and impacts in decision-making.

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Materiality Analysis Categories

Prioritization of issues based on their economic, ethical, and environmental relevance.

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Government Stakeholder Engagement

Involvement of local regulations and government in organizational decisions.

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Influence and Power Analysis

Assessing stakeholders based on their power, legitimacy, and urgency for better engagement.

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Six-Step Issues Management Framework

A structured approach to managing stakeholder relationships through identification, analysis, ranking, formulation, implementation, and monitoring.

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Stakeholder Influence

The ability of stakeholders to affect corporate decisions and operations through their interests and power.

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Influence Strategies

Methods used by organizations to manage stakeholder expectations and responses, such as withholding information or adjusting usage conditions.

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Crisis Management Framework

A set of procedures enabling organizations to respond effectively and efficiently to stakeholder needs during a crisis.

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Tools for Stakeholder Engagement

Technologies like digital platforms, surveys, databases, and dashboards used to facilitate communication and monitor stakeholder interactions.

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Transparency in Communications

The practice of being open and clear in communications, ensuring stakeholders are fully informed.

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Ethical Stakeholder Engagement

The principle of balancing business interests with the rights and welfare of all stakeholders, particularly vulnerable groups.

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Environmental Stakeholder Engagement

Involving communities and organizations in discussions about environmental impacts and sustainable practices.

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Study Notes

Stakeholder Management

  • Stakeholder: An individual, group, or organization with an interest in a corporation's activities and decisions.
  • Rightsholder: A stakeholder with legal or inherent rights related to an organization's activities.
  • Stakeholder Groups (Examples): Employees, customers, suppliers, investors, academia, government bodies, NGOs, consortia, joint-venture participants, and partners.
  • Employee Engagement Approaches: Town hall meetings, internal communications, leadership meetings, employee surveys, sustainable workplace programs, open-door policies, and annual risk assessments (e.g., sustainability reports, annual risk assessments).
  • Customer Engagement Approaches: Teleconferences, voluntary reporting, surveys, audits, scorecards, and collaboration projects.
  • Academia Engagement Approaches: Working group meetings, surveys, research projects.
  • Consortia (Joint-venture participants or partners) Engagement Approaches: Meetings, working groups, seminars, webinars.
  • Government Engagement Approaches: Engagement with local government regulations.
  • Investor Engagement Approaches: Investor surveys.
  • NGO Engagement Approaches: Face-to-face meetings, teleconferences, on-site tours, and collaboration projects.
  • Supplier Engagement Approaches: Emails, teleconferences, questionnaires, and facility tours.
  • Materiality Analysis: Prioritises issues based on their impact on stakeholders and the corporation considering economic, ethical, and environmental concerns.
  • Salience Stakeholder Typology Attributes: Power (influence), Legitimacy (validity), Urgency (immediacy).
  • Matrix Mapping in Stakeholder Analysis: Visually categorises and prioritises stakeholders based on their influence and the importance of issues, aligning them with corporate objectives.
  • Influence Strategies: Methods for managing stakeholder expectations, including withholding resources, specifying usage conditions, and negotiation tactics.
  • Issues Management Framework (Carroll and Bryson): A six-step framework for managing issues: Identification, Analysis, Ranking, Formulation, Implementation, and Monitoring/Evaluation.
  • Crisis Management: Strategies for addressing severe issues affecting stakeholders, emphasizing communication and action for damage mitigation.
  • Fink's Crisis Management Framework Stages: Prodromal (pre-crisis), Acute (crisis occurs), Chronic (recovery), Resolution (normal operations resume).
  • Stakeholder Collaboration: Working jointly with stakeholders through dialogue and shared decision-making for mutually beneficial outcomes; fostering trust and innovation; understanding varying stakeholder influences and impacts.
  • Digital Tools for Stakeholder Engagement: Microsoft Teams, Slack (internal communication), SurveyMonkey (feedback), CRM tools (stakeholder databases), real-time analytics dashboards, for monitoring engagement.
  • Ethical Consideration in Stakeholder Management: Transparency and responsibility in all communications; uphold the rights and interests of vulnerable groups; balance profitability with sustainability and social responsibility.
  • Practical Case Example: Mining companies dealing with environmental issues engaging NGOs and local communities through surveys and collaborative efforts influencing key decisions towards sustainable practices; engaging stakeholders in environmental impact mitigation.

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