Towards Holistic Stakeholder Engagement: Integrating Participation, Inclusion, and Democracy
Wenzel, M., Trittin-Ulbrich, H., Castello-Molina, I. 
ORCID: 0000-0001-8386-3570 , Edinger-Schons, L. & A. de Bakker, F. (2025).
Towards Holistic Stakeholder Engagement: Integrating Participation, Inclusion, and Democracy.
Business and Society,
Abstract
Research on the manifestations and hurdles of stakeholder engagement remains scant and fragmented. In this introduction to the Special Issue on stakeholder engagement, we conceptualize the concept through three related modes: participation, inclusion, and democracy. Each mode reflects different aspects of stakeholder engagement and can generate benefits for both organizations and their stakeholders. Yet, each mode also faces challenges. We propose an integrative framework that unifies these modes of stakeholder engagement, emphasizing areas of synergy and potential conflict. The article concludes by advancing directions for future business and society research on stakeholder engagement.
| Publication Type: | Article |
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| Additional Information: | Reuse is restricted to non-commercial and no derivative uses. |
| Publisher Keywords: | stakeholder engagement, participation, inclusion, democracy |
| Subjects: | H Social Sciences > HD Industries. Land use. Labor > HD28 Management. Industrial Management |
| Departments: | Bayes Business School Bayes Business School > Management |
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