A type of special interest group which seeks to place demands on organizations to act in a particular way; examples include Greenpeace and PETA.

• A. External Stakeholders
• B. Public Interest Groups
• C. Trade Associations
• D. Pressure Groups

Answer: (D)

Pressure groups are organized groups that try to influence how companies behave by applying pressure—through campaigns, lobbying, boycotts, petitions, and public statements. Greenpeace and PETA exemplify this approach as they push firms to adopt more ethical or environmentally friendly practices. They focus on specific issues and demand changes in actions, not just voicing general views. This sets them apart from external stakeholders, who are any outside groups affected by the company’s actions; from public interest groups, which pursue broader societal benefits and may target government policy rather than corporate decisions; from trade associations, which represent the interests of a particular industry; and from broader advocacy groups that aren’t focused on pressuring a specific organization.