Interested Party

Interested Party - An interested party is a person or group that has a stake in the success or performance of an organization. Interested parties may be directly affected by the organization or actively concerned about its performance. Interested parties can come from inside or outside of the organization. Examples of interested parties include customers, suppliers, owners, partners, employees, unions, bankers, or members of the general public. Interested parties are also referred to as stakeholders.

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Source: Praxium Research Group Ltd, 09 March 2011 08:07:46, http://www.praxiom.com/iso-definition.htm