Stakeholders are people or groups that are impacted by or can impact an organization. They include customers, employees, owners, suppliers, and the government. Primary stakeholders are vital to an organization's success, such as customers and suppliers for a restaurant. Secondary stakeholders are indirectly affected, like local residents impacted by a new business. When opening a new restaurant, primary stakeholders are local farmers supplying food and customers from the neighboring town, while secondary stakeholders include local journalists and residents concerned with increased traffic. It's important for organizations to understand and communicate with their stakeholders.