Which group is typically NOT considered part of an organization's specific environment?

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Understanding the environment in which an organization operates involves separating those groups with direct daily interactions from those that influence the organization more indirectly. The specific (task) environment includes groups the company interacts with regularly to obtain resources and sustain operations: customers who create demand, suppliers who provide inputs, and regulators who set and enforce rules. Stockholders, while critical as owners and capital providers, shape the organization mainly through governance and strategic decisions rather than through day-to-day interactions. Their influence comes through the board and capital structure rather than ongoing operations. Because of this distinction, stockholders are not typically considered part of the organization's specific environment.