The term ________ refers to groups that are affected by or have an interest in a company's actions.

A) coalitions
B) stakeholders
C) confederacies
D) partnerships

The term "stakeholders" is commonly used to refer to groups of individuals or organizations that have an interest in or are affected by a company's actions or performance. This can include shareholders, employees, customers, suppliers, and communities, among others. Coalitions, confederacies, and partnerships may also involve groups with shared interests, but these terms are not as commonly used to describe the relationship between companies and their stakeholders.