The company is considering outsourcing its IT department.
Identify the stakeholders involved in the given business decision.
The stakeholders involved in this business decision to outsource the IT department may include:

1. The company's management who makes the decision.
2. Board of directors who approve the decision.
3. Employees of the IT department – their jobs may be affected.
4. Shareholders – outsourcing could affect the company's financial performance and, in turn, their returns.
5. The outsourcing partner – in charge of performing the IT services for the company.
6. Customers – IT infrastructure is key to the company's products or service delivery, and outsourcing could affect it. 
7. Vendors and suppliers – any changes in IT infrastructure could affect the company's relationship with them.