Stakeholders are any individuals or groups that are impacted by or can influence an organization's actions and decisions. There are internal stakeholders like employees, managers, and directors who are directly involved in the business. External stakeholders include the community, government, media, and pressure groups who are not directly involved but have an interest. It is important for organizations to consider all stakeholders because having long-term relationships with them helps the business run more efficiently, gain valuable feedback, and build a sense of community.