PK0-003 · Question #445
Which of the following is the BEST definition of a stakeholder? (Select Two).
The correct answer is A. Anyone impacted negatively by the project. E. Anyone impacted positively by the project.. Stakeholders are individuals, groups, or organizations that can either positively or negatively influence or be affected by a project's activities, decisions, or outcomes.
Question
Which of the following is the BEST definition of a stakeholder? (Select Two).
Options
- AAnyone impacted negatively by the project.
- BAnyone who is in the company where the project is taking place.
- CAnyone who is interested in the project.
- DAnyone who negatively impacts the project.
- EAnyone impacted positively by the project.
How the community answered
(24 responses)- A96% (23)
- C4% (1)
Why each option
Stakeholders are individuals, groups, or organizations that can either positively or negatively influence or be affected by a project's activities, decisions, or outcomes.
A stakeholder is any individual, group, or organization that experiences negative consequences or influences from a project, making them directly affected.
Being in the company is too narrow a definition, as stakeholders can be external to the organization, and not every employee is necessarily a project stakeholder.
Mere interest in a project is not sufficient; a stakeholder must have a direct impact on or be directly impacted by the project.
This definition is too narrow as it only includes those who negatively impact the project and does not cover those who are impacted by the project.
A stakeholder is any individual, group, or organization that benefits or experiences positive consequences from a project, making them directly affected.
Concept tested: Project management stakeholder definition
Source: https://www.pmi.org/pmbok-guide-standards/lexicon
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