Question

The management department at the university decides to add a new program in restaurant, hotel, and institutional management. As part of the development process they hold focus groups consisting of area business leaders, current and former students, and restaurant and hotel owners. These groups can be described as _______.

Answer 1

Answer: Stakeholders.

Explanation:

The area business leaders, current and former students, restaurant and hotel owners are stakeholders that would determine how the new program in the management department would look like. The stakeholders of the department are individuals or groups that can influence the decision to made or would be affected by the decision made in the department.