Which of the following are NOT considered external stakeholders of a company?

-governments

-customers

-shareholders

-suppliers

-competitors

The suppliers are not considered as external stakeholders of the company.

Explanation:

Suppliers are deemed to be a part of the operations that are carried out by the company. Any element directly associated with the internal functioning of the company can be considered as an internal element. Suppliers are associated with the supply of essentials required for the operation of production carried out in the company. Hence, suppliers are not considered as external stakeholders of the company.