What are the Categories of Stakeholders in the Salience Model?
The stakeholder salience model divides stakeholders into seven categories based on the combination of their attributes:
1. Dormant Stakeholders: Possess power but lack legitimacy and urgency. They have the potential to influence but currently do not. 2. Discretionary Stakeholders: Possess legitimacy but lack power and urgency. They require attention but do not demand immediate action. 3. Demanding Stakeholders: Possess urgency but lack power and legitimacy. Their issues are pressing but may not be critical to the organization. 4. Dominant Stakeholders: Possess both power and legitimacy but lack urgency. Their influence is significant, and they must be managed well. 5. Dangerous Stakeholders: Possess power and urgency but lack legitimacy. They can be disruptive and may need to be carefully monitored. 6. Dependent Stakeholders: Possess legitimacy and urgency but lack power. They rely on others to advocate for their interests. 7. Definitive Stakeholders: Possess all three attributes—power, legitimacy, and urgency. They are the highest priority for leaders and require immediate and sustained attention.