Who is a stakeholder and why are they, and their voices, important?

Who is a stakeholder and why are they, and their voices, important?

As a stakeholder in this University, next week in all your courses you are going to be asked to complete your student survey. Big deal… Why should your instructors care about what you have to say? Why should the university care about what you have to say? What difference can you, or any stakeholder make by conveying your thoughts to the company you’re a stakeholder in? Is there a better way to reach for a result or action from the company?

If you own the company, why should you listen to feedback regarding improvement for the company you have poured you heart, soul, and monies into?