Which of the following do not typically engage in transactions with a company and thus are not essential for its survival?

A) Employees
B) Secondary stakeholders
C) Primary stakeholders
D) Investors
E) Customers

Secondary stakeholders, such as the media or activist groups, may have an impact on a company's reputation or operations, but they do not typically engage in transactions with the company and are not essential for its survival. Employees, primary stakeholders (such as suppliers and creditors), investors, and customers are all groups that engage in transactions with the company and can have a direct impact on its success.