Table 1

Stakeholder types based on combinations of the Three attributes, according to the stakeholder salience model

Stakeholder typeAttributes possessedDescription
Latent stakeholders (possess One attribute)
DormantPower onlyHave power but no legitimacy or urgency; inactive
DiscretionaryLegitimacy onlyHave moral standing but no power or urgency
DemandingUrgency onlyMake noise but lack power or legitimacy
Expectant stakeholders (possess Two attributes)
DominantPower + legitimacyLikely to have influence and be involved in decisions
DangerousPower + urgencyCan pose threats if not managed; for example, activists, protestors
DependentLegitimacy + urgencyRely on others to exercise power on their behalf
Definitive stakeholders(possess all Three attributes)
DefinitivePower + legitimacy + urgencyPriority stakeholders whose claims must be addressed
Source(s):Mitchell et al. (1997) 

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