Stakeholder Rights
/ˈsteɪkˌhoʊldər raɪts/
Definitions
- (n.) Legal entitlements or claims held by individuals or groups with an interest in a corporation, project, or policy.
Stakeholder rights protect the interests of communities affected by corporate decisions.
- (n.) Rights enabling stakeholders to participate in governance or decision-making processes.
Employees exercising their stakeholder rights may influence company policies.
Forms
- stakeholder rights
- stakeholder right
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Commentary
Stakeholder rights often encompass both substantive and procedural claims, reflecting broader interests than traditional shareholder rights; clarity in drafting is needed to distinguish types of stakeholders and their corresponding rights.
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