Much of the literature dedicated to stakeholder identification has been focused from a 'top-down' view as a determinant of analysis. In this paper, we develop, test, and provide evidence on a new conceptual stakeholder model extending the existing analysis methodology by utilizing a new framework that not only examines the robust interactions occurring between stakeholder groups, but confirms congruence on variables identifying power, influence, and resistance with the Conventional methodology.

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... Using data sampled from a faith-based university of nine hundred and twenty-six stakeholders representing seven stakeholders groups, the study confirms congruency exists between the Conventional and Multi-Rater systems. Additional results indicate a robust identification of stakeholder groups when using the Multi-Rater system which the Conventional system failed to reveal.