Consider whether Jamie and Thomas could work together to convince Jason (and the board) to change accounting

Question:

Consider whether Jamie and Thomas could work together to convince Jason (and the board) to change accounting methods. Identify the stakeholders in this case and their interests in addressing the following questions.

• What are the main arguments you are trying to counter? That is, what are the reasons and rationalizations you need to address?

• What is at stake for the key parties, including those who disagree with you?

• What levers can you use to influence those who disagree with you?

• What is your most powerful and persuasive response to the reasons and rationalizations you need to address? To whom should the argument be made? When and in what context?

Stakeholders
A person, group or organization that has interest or concern in an organization. Stakeholders can affect or be affected by the organization's actions, objectives and policies. Some examples of key stakeholders are creditors, directors, employees,...