Responsibilities to Stakeholders Stakeholders are individuals or groups who have a vested interest in the success of a company. In order to properly service its stakeholders, companies have a responsibility to keep the stakeholders informed, provide transparency, and protect the financial well-being of the organization. Select a company, other than Enron, that is of interest to you that failed to uphold its responsibility to stakeholders. Consider the responsibility to stakeholders when it comes to financial reporting as well as social responsibility.